Valentines Day Sugar Cookies
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Serves: 4 dozen
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter - softened to room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter - softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
- Food Coloring -optional
- Sprinkles - optional
- In you medium bowl combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Using your stand or hand mixer beat your butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in your eggs one at a time until fully mixed in.
- Beat in your sour cream and vanilla on a low speed until incorporated.
- On low speed slowly add in your dry ingredients until just combined - your dough will be sticky.
- Divide your dough into 2 sections and flatten into rectangles about 1 1/2" to 2" thick.
- Wrap in saran wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours or over night.
- Once your dough is chilled preheat your oven to 425 degrees, and line your baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
- Lightly flour the counter top and the top of the dough and roll your dough with a rolling pin until its 1/2" thick.
- Using a cookie cutter cut our your shapes and place on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 mins until slightly golden on the edges and immediately transfer to your wire cooling rack.
- Let cookies completely cool before frosting.
- Beat your butter with your mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add in your vanilla and 2 cups of your powdered sugar.
- Add in the rest of your powdered sugar, your pinch of salt until all combined.
- Slowly beat in your cream 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired constancy
- If you want to add coloring, add in food coloring you get the color you want.
- Frost your cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles - optional.
- Allow your frosting to set and store in an air tight container for up to a week.
Recipe by Stacey's Recipes at https://www.staceysrecipes.com/valentines-day-sugar-cookies/
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