Sugar Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Step 2

In an electric stand mixer cream butter and sugar together for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Beat in eggs vanilla and almond extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary.

Step 4

Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.

Step 5

Roll balls of dough about the size of a golf ball and arrange on a baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup, gently press down on the dough. The cookies will not spread a lot during baking.

Step 6

Bake for 9 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops appear dry.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking tray.

Step 8

Once cool remove and they are ready for the icing.

Step 9

For the icing mix together all of the ingredients until it is smooth and spreadable. Adjust the milk and sugar it necessary to make it thinner or thicker.

Step 10

Spread icing over cooled cookies.