The dessert table really sparkles when we make these crispy cookies for family weddings. Hearts, lips, doves, bells and other love-themed cutters work well.
—GRACE VAN TIMMEREN GRAND RAPIDS, MI
PREP: 50 MIN. + CHILLING • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH + COOLING • MAKES: ABOUT 4 DOZEN
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
Paste food coloring of your choice
Edible glitter and colored sugar
Sprinkles, optional
1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. On a well-floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2-4-in. love-themed cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint the frosting as desired; frost cookies.
4. Combine equal amounts of edible glitter and colored sugar; sprinkle over cookies. Decorate some cookies with sprinkles if desired.