Sugar cookies made easy! All the flavor of a regular sugar cookie, less than half the work. Great for serving with a meal or just a quart of milk! You can add food coloring to the topping if you like.
Submitted by
Sydni
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 35 servings
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2 cups white sugar
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1 cup butter, at room temperature
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4 eggs
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking soda
Frosting:
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½ cup butter, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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4 cups confectioners’ sugar
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5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or as needed
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13×18-inch baking sheet.
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Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons almond extract and vanilla extract; mix well.
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Whisk flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir until just combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cookie comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes; they won’t look done. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 252 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 35 |
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Calories 252 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Fat 9g |
12% |
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Saturated Fat 6g |
29% |
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Cholesterol 45mg |
15% |
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Sodium 150mg |
7% |
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Total Carbohydrate 40g |
14% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
2% |
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Total Sugars 26g |
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Protein 3g |
5% |
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Calcium 10mg |
1% |
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Iron 1mg |
5% |
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Potassium 31mg |
1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.