Description
Delicious buttercream cookies perfect for New Year’s celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add egg and extracts to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to make frosting.
- Frost cookies and add food coloring if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different food colors for festive decoration.
- Chill dough for easier handling if too soft.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: new years buttercream cookies