Rolled Sugar Cookies and Frosting

I make these cookies for just about every holiday and any time my kids need plain sugar cookies for their classroom. Almond flavoring is a favorite of mine and I use them both in the cookie dough and frosting. Yum!

Rolled Sugar Cookies & Frosting

Cookie Ingredients

3 C. sifted powdered sugar
2 C. butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavoring
5 C. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar

Instructions

Mix sugar and butter. Add egg and flavorings; mix thoroughly. Stir dry ingredients together and blend in.

Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

Heat oven to 375°. Divide dough in quarters and roll 3/16” thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with cookie cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until delicately golden.

Cookie Frosting

2 C. powdered sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond flavoring
3 T. cream (half and half)

Blend sugar, salt, and flavoring. Add enough cream to make easy to spread. If desired, tint with a few drops of food coloring. Spread on cookies.

Recipe credit: Arrion Rathsack