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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks), softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Wilton Black Icing
- Colorful Sprinkles
Instructions
- Beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and both extracts until combined.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients to form dough.
- Chill dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out cookie shapes.
- Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and softened butter in a bowl. Gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.
- Decorate cooled cookies with frosting and add sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
Thorough chilling is key for keeping the cookies’ shape while baking.
Utilize various colored sprinkles to enhance the festive look.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg