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Mrs. Claus' Cookbook - Melt in Your Mouth Cutout Sugar Cookies

Melt in Your Mouth Cutout Sugar Cookies

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From the kitchen of Bernie Ann

This recipe has been on northpole.com from the beginning… since 1996! We hope you enjoy this classic North Pole recipe. Let us know your opinion by submitting a review!

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Recipe Details

Bake Time:
7-10 minutes
Tags: Contains nuts, Fun to make with kids, Good for parties/potlucks, Kid friendly

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Icing:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 egg white
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  1. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

  3. Chill dough for 2 hours.

  4. Roll to desired thickness and use favorite cookie cutters.

  5. Bake for 7-10 minutes.


Icing:

  1. Combine all ingredients.

  2. It is best to ice the cookies while they are still warm.


Reviews

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Phoebez says:

These might be Santa's favorite, but nothing spectacular. They had a good taste but weren't "melt in your mouth." The cooler they got the more crispy they became. Everyone has an opinion and although they might be perfect for someone else, I won't be making them again.

12/29/2012 3:33:06 PM

12345qwert says:

if this is what mrs clause makes then santa must be well feed

12/17/2012 12:55:01 PM

kimdiaz707 says:

These are wonderful!!!!! Love them

11/20/2012 2:10:13 PM

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