Sugar Cookies with Frosting

On Monday, the girls and I made sugar cookies and frosting. They were so yummy! I got the recipe online and I'm so glad I gave them a try. I love soft sugar cookies and these were perfect, crispy around the edges but soft in the center. The frosting was also amazing. Don't mind the decorating, I had the kids helping. lol I accidentally made a double batch of frosting, measuring with the kids and all but it turned out fine. I only had a little left over, so if you like frosting you might want a double batch.

Sugar Cookies:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Frosting:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• Food coloring if desired

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency.
2. Tint with food coloring if desired.
3. Frost the cookies.
   
   I used my pampered chef stones so they took 13 minutes to cook. Cooking time may vary. Enjoy and Happy Holidays ~Cindy~