When our youngest turned 5 in July he asked for his favorite cookies instead of cake. These sugar cookies are gobbled up faster than you can sing “Happy Birthday” in our house.
Sugar Cookies:
3 cups flour (gluten free flour can be substituted)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 cup room temperature butter
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Using a pie crust cutter, mix together flour, soda, powder, salt and butter until combined. It will be crumbly and butter will be the size of peas.
In mixer, beat eggs, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture until combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Roll out dough and cut cookies into desired shapes (I used a biscuit cutter to get a circle shape). Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on parchment lined baking sheets for 10-12 minutes. Do not let the cookies brown.
When your cookies have cooled, they’re ready for the almond drizzle.
Almond Drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1-3 Tbsp milk
In a small bowl, whisk ingredients into drizzling consistency. Drizzle across cookies with a spoon.
Leave a comment below if you tried this recipe. Happy Baking!
-Lauren