Soft Cutout Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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¾ cup salted butter, softened at room temperature.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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2 large eggs, at room temperature.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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½ teaspoon almond extract.
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3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for icing).
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3-4 tablespoons milk (for icing).
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup (for icing).
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing).
# Instructions:
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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Beat butter and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and almond extracts.
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Gradually mix flour mixture into butter mixture until soft dough forms.
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Divide dough in half. Roll each portion on floured parchment to ¼-inch thickness.
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Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight.
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Cut chilled dough into shapes. Place 2-3 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then move to rack.
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until spreadable. Add food coloring if desired.
# Notes:
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Chill cut shapes 10 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
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Let icing set for several hours before packaging.
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Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.