Description
These Thanksgiving sugar cookies are decorated to celebrate the holiday.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 cups icing sugar
- Food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten the balls with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate with icing once cooled.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for a festive look.
- Let the icing dry completely before stacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: thanksgiving sugar cookies, decorated cookies, holiday cookies