The Perfect Treats For Ever Occassion
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly chilled (cool to the touch, but not rock hard)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 egg
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract
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2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer. With the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy, about 1 minute.
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Mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts until just combined.
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Mix in the flour 1 cup at a time until all flour is combined.
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Turn dough out on to a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap up and place in the fridge until ready to use. Dough can be rolled out right away if your in a pinch.
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When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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Place a piece of parchment paper down on the counter top. Roll dough out on the parchment paper, using minimal flour to keep the rolling pin from sticking.
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Cut dough out to the desired shapes. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until just barely brown around the edge.
NOTES
If you don't have powdered sugar, replace with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.