Name: Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 c. (360 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface -; 1 tsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened -; 1 c. (200 g.) granulated sugar -; 1 large egg -; 1 tbsp. milk -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened -; 5 c. (575 g.) confectioners' sugar -; 1/4 c. heavy cream -; 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; Food coloring, for decorating -

Ingredients for - Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

1. 3 c. (360 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface

2. 1 tsp. baking powder

3. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

4. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

5. 1 c. (200 g.) granulated sugar

6. 1 large egg

7. 1 tbsp. milk

8. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

9. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

10. 5 c. (575 g.) confectioners' sugar

11. 1/4 c. heavy cream

12. 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract

13. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

14. Food coloring, for decorating

How to cook deliciously - Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

2 . Stage

In another large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale in color. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients and beat on medium-low speed until combined and no dry streaks remain.

3 . Stage

On a clean work surface, shape into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.

4 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350º. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8" thick. Cut out shapes and transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Freeze 10 minutes (so your shapes hold while baking!).

5 . Stage

Bake cookies until edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

6 . Stage

In a large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter until smooth, then add confectioners' sugar and beat until no lumps remain. Add cream, almond extract, and salt and beat until combined.

7 . Stage

Bake cookies until edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.

8 . Stage

Frost and decorate cookies as desired.