Small Batch Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Small Batch Sugar Cookies are soft with thick centers and a hint of almond flavoring. Top them with this easy homemade icing and sprinkles of choice.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies:
- ¼ cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar (the sugar must be sifted)
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ tablespoon light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (can use vanilla extract instead)
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
For the cut-out sugar cookies:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Gradually add into the butter mixture until well blended.
- Remove from the bowl and wrap the dough with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours.
- Transfer the dough from the fridge to the counter and rest for 20 min.
- Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut the sugar cookie dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Re-roll once or twice to cut more cookies.
- Place cookies 2-inches apart on the cookie sheet.
- Bake 4-6 minutes.
- Remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing:
- In a small bowl mix the confectioners’ sugar with milk.
- Mix in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount more of milk).
- Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colors.
- Add in food coloring of choice until desired hue is achieved.
- Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush, or dip edges of cookies into icing.
- Allow to set completely on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- You can use any shape cookie cutter for any holiday or occasion.
- These cookies make a great gift-giving idea.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 143IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
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