Powdered Sugar Cookies
You can have so much fun with these Powdered Sugar Cookies, shape them, color them, enjoy them!
Calories per serving: 298kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups (625 g) *all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (1.97 teaspoons) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons (1.97 teaspoons) cream of tartar
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 2 cups (454 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons (1.97 teaspoons) vanilla
- 1 teaspoon (0.99 teaspoon) almond extract
- 2 (2) eggs
For Chocolate Cookies
- 1/4 cup (21.5 g) cocoa, unsweetened, optional
Instructions
- Put flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a bowl and whisk to remove any lumps.
- In a stand mixer, beat powdered sugar, the butter, vanilla, almond extract and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.
- Stir in flour mixture and make sure it is well incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, overnight is preferred.
- Heat oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Put parchment paper on your cookie sheet or lightly grease it.
- Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut into desired shapes with 3-inch cookie cutters. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
- Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Notes
Variations
If desired, color the dough with the gel colorants. If you want chocolate sugar cookies, add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa.
If desired, color the dough with the gel colorants. If you want chocolate sugar cookies, add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa.
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