Evonne's Valentine's Day cookies are an incredible dessert! The light dough is full of flavor and the frosting adds just enough flavor without taking over. Remember the key to success is moderation and allowing yourself to splurge every now and then is just fine. So take the time to brew a hot cup of tea or pour a nice tall glass of milk and enjoy a cookie!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1. Cream butter. Add sugar. Blend in egg, almond and vanilla extract, salt, and flour.
2. Chill at least an
hour. (separates the dough into two balls before chilling - it
makes it easier to roll out)
3. Roll 1/8" thickness on floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar before baking or frost when cool.
3. Roll 1/8" thickness on floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar before baking or frost when cool.
4. Bake at
375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Frosting:
2 tbsp butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
cream (or milk)
red food coloring
Melt butter in microwave. Stir in sugar, extracts, and food coloring. Add cream/milk to desired consistency. Add a little milk at a time you only need a small amount. More milk will give you a more glaze like frosting. It will be more runny, but will harden as it dries.
Frosting:
2 tbsp butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
cream (or milk)
red food coloring
Melt butter in microwave. Stir in sugar, extracts, and food coloring. Add cream/milk to desired consistency. Add a little milk at a time you only need a small amount. More milk will give you a more glaze like frosting. It will be more runny, but will harden as it dries.
Nutrition Information (to come...)
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