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 Big hearts: a 4-inch cookie cutter was used for this batch,yielding about 2 1/2 dozen. |
Add a photoPerfect cookie dough for sugar cutouts, here made into Valentine hearts.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (I sifted before measuring)
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Granulated sugar (I used large sugar crystals)
Directions
- In large bowl beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract, and egg with electric mixer on medium speed.
- Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie baking sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake 7-8 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown. Remove cookies from pan to wire racks and cool thoroughly.
- Yield: about 5 dozen 2-inch cookies.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 13g | |
| Recipe makes 60 servings | |
| Calories 60 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 47% |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.98g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium 16mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 7.06g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 3.02g | 2% |
| Protein 0.67g | 1% |
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