Frosted Butter Cutout Cookies
"I have fond memories of baking and frosting these cutout cookies with my mom. Now I carry on the tradition with my kids. It's a messy but fun day! —Sandy Nace, Greensburg, Kansas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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FROSTING:
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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Green or red food coloring, optional
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Coarse sugar
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