Snowflake Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, cool room temperature.
02 - 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar.
03 - 2 large eggs.
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional).
06 - 4 1/2 cups (572g) all-purpose flour.
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
08 - 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar, sifted.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing.
10 - 4 tablespoons water or milk.

# Instructions:

01 - Beat butter and sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and extracts. Slowly mix in flour and baking powder.
02 - Divide dough, roll between parchment to 1/4-inch thick. Chill 1 hour or freeze 30 minutes.
03 - Cut into shapes with cookie cutter, rerolling scraps. Transfer to lined baking sheets.
04 - Freeze shapes 15 minutes until firm.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until set and edges begin browning. Cool 5 minutes on sheets then transfer to rack.
06 - Beat powdered sugar, vanilla, and water/milk until thick but pourable.
07 - Transfer icing to squeeze bottle or piping bag. Create lines and dots for snowflake design. Add optional garnishes.

# Notes:

01 - Can omit almond extract.
02 - Practice icing design on parchment first.
03 - Uniced cookies can be frozen up to 1 month.

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