Author Notes
My family has made these specific Christmas cookies for years. We roll them really thin, cut out Christmas shapes, and put sprinkles on them. The combination of almond and vanilla makes them awesome! —HeetlandZander
Ingredients
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1.5 cups
powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1
large egg
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1 teaspoon
baking soda
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1 cup
butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon
almond extract
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2.5 cups
all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon
cream of tartar
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granulated sugar or sprinkles
Directions
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Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg in large bowl.
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Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Grease cookie sheet lightly with shortening or cooking spray.
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Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
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Cut into desired shapes with 2-2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar or sprinkles.
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Place on cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Watch to make sure it doesn't brown too much.
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Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on a wire rack.
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