Description

Recreate the iconic bakery experience with these thick, soft-baked sugar cookies featuring a signature chilled almond frosting. This farmhouse-style recipe produces a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is perfectly balanced by a sweet and creamy pink topping.

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup salted butter, softened (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for frosting)
2 tablespoons milk
Pink food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until the dough is smooth.
Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour and baking powder on low speed until just combined.
Use a large cookie scoop to portion the dough, place on the baking sheet, and gently flatten each ball with your palm into a thick disk.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the centers are puffed and no longer glossy.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Whip the frosting butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, almond extract, milk, and food coloring until creamy.
Spread a thick layer of frosting over the cooled cookies and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

To achieve the classic bakery look, use a flat-bottomed glass dipped in sugar to flatten the dough balls evenly before baking. If the frosting is too stiff, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a velvety, spreadable consistency. These cookies stay fresh and delicious for up to five days when kept in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American