The Best Sugar Cookies

Valentine’s Day always gets me wanting for some soft, delicious sugar cookies! So, each year I try to whip up at least two batches of these before the day passes us by. So, we thought we’d pass along this favorite recipe to you.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• FOR COOKIES
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 6 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• FOR FROSTING
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp almond extract
• ¼ cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat sugar, sour cream, butter and eggs for 2 minutes.
3. Then, add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Mixture will still be sticky.
4. Cover and chill for 20-30 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour on your work surface and roll out dough to about ¼ inch thick. (Note: the less flour you use, the softer your cookies will be.)
6. Bake 8-10 minutes.
7. Frosting Instructions:
8. Cream your butter until fluffy.
9. Add powdered sugar and beat until well blended.
10. Add remaining ingredients and beat on high until frosting is fluffy.

I’m telling you, these cookies are one-of-a-kind! They will make the perfect gift for just about anyone. Put some on a plate and wrap them up with a bow and you are sure to make someone feel very loved.

Enjoy!

Here are a few more great cookie recipes you can find on Eighteen25:

• Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
• Easy Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
• Sweet Lemon Cookie Sandwiches

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