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 -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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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.