Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk (or cream)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (vanilla extract or lemon juice can be substituted)
  • liquid food coloring and sprinkles for decorating

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350F°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar and both the vanilla and almond extracts and beat on medium high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add one egg at a time, mixing on medium-low speed until the egg is incorporated until adding the next egg.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful to not over mix.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough) and use your hands to shape into balls. Place the balls about an inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely before glazing.