sugar cookies

new recipe to try, feeding my cookie obsession. maybe not the best thing these days. trying to quit the dairy and see if it helps baby's belly troubles. unfortunately butter is dairy =( so may have to cheat just alittle. i think rowan would understand right? lol ;)


½ c butter
½ c shortening
1 c powdered sugar
½ c baker’s sugar or regular sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp almond extract


Cream butter, shortening, and sugars together until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract, mix until just blended.


Mix together:
3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Add to wet mixture and mix until smooth. Chill. Roll to about ¼” thick and cut out shapes, or roll into 1.5" balls and flatten slightly. Bake at 350º for 9 minutes (less time for smaller/thinner cookies).


P.S. They are not going to look done after 9 minutes, and you can bake them for a bit longer, but by the time they look done, they'll be too done. At least in my book. Icing Ingredients * 4 cups confectioners' sugar * 1/2 cup shortening * 5 tablespoons milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * food coloring Directions 1. In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.