Happy Birthday Cookies

Happy Birthday Cookies
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Happy Birthday Cookies a try. One serving contains 1238 calories, 20g of protein, and 50g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 3. It will be a hit at your Birthday event. A mixture of almond extract, powdered sugar, egg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
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2
Add egg and almond extract; beat until smooth.
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3
Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl; add to butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic wrap and chill one hour.
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4
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use alphabet cookie cutters to cut out "happy birthday" cookies; place on greased baking sheets.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes; cool on wire racks with wax paper underneath racks. Spoon Icing over letters and top with colored sprinkles.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings3
Health Score14
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