Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks or 340g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instruction

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until well combined (about 2 minutes).
  • With the mixer on low, add in the eggs and egg yolks, mixing until well incorporated.
  • Turn off the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • With the mixer back on low, add the vanilla and almond extract.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Mix the flour mixture in with the butter mixture about a cup at a time until fully incorporated. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Roll the dough out onto a floured surface.
  • Cut out the dough into your sweater shape (I made mine as large as my hand, but you could also use a sweater cookie cutter).
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes, watching them carefully so you don't burn the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet until they are firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack. Have fun decorating!