Valentine Recipe#2–Sugar Cookies

When I asked my family what recipe makes them think of Valentine’s Day, this is the answer that all of them gave. I was a little surprised by that, I thought at least one of them would pick a chocolate recipe. But the sugar cookie was the winner.

This is the recipe that I grew up with. I have tried several sugar cookie recipes over the years, some with sour cream, or powdered sugar, or lemon zest. But I always come back to this one. It is still my favorite. I love the buttery flavor with the hint of almond. They are always soft and yummy!

If you don’t have decorator tips, or just don’t want to deal with the hassle, you can do what I usually do. Use candy!! My kids love to decorate these with Valentine M&M’s, or juju hearts. Really simple but still really cute. Just let them have fun. Or you can just frost them and leave them plain. However you choose to decorate them, they are yummy! Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!!

Sugar Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen 3 1/2" cookies

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Soft and tender sugar cookies that just melt in your mouth. Perfect for cookie cutters.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and flavorings and beat.
2. Stir in dry ingredients. Cover dough and chill for about an hour.
3. Roll out about 1/4" thick on a floured counter and place on silicone lined or lightly greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 375° for about 6-8 minutes.
5. Cool completely and frost.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 92Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g

Notes:
-I know that a few of you will ask for a frosting recipe. I don’t really have one, I just throw things together, but I will try to give you an idea. Mix about 1/3 cup butter, 3 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla, a dash of salt, a spoonful of sour cream, and a few teaspoons of milk. Beat and add milk or powdered sugar as needed to make a smooth frosting. If you are adding food coloring, add it with the extract.