Kittencal'S Buttery Cut-Out Sugar Cookies W/ Icing That Hardens

Step 1

For cookies; in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.

Step 2

In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.

Step 4

Set oven to 400°F.

Step 5

Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper only).

Step 6

On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Step 8

Place cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.

Step 9

Bake 4-6 minutes.

Step 10

Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.

Step 11

For the frosting; in a small bowl mix the confectioners sugar with milk (start with 1-2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency).

Step 12

Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount more of corn syrup).

Step 13

Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colours.

Step 14

Add in food colouring until desired intensity is achieved.

Step 15

Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush, or dip edges of cookies into icing.

Step 16

Allow to set on waxed paper.