Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies

Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies
Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 172 calories, 2g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 24. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, sugar, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla.
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Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness.
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Cut with cookie cutters of your choice.
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Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
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Bake at 375° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Remove to wire racks to cool.
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In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
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Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.
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Ready In35 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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