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Festive Sugar Cookie Sparkle Magic

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies (approximately)
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Colored sanding sugar for decorating

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F; line sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs individually, then vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Separately whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry into wet just until combined.
  6. Roll into 1-inch balls; fully coat with colored sanding sugar.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on sheets; flatten slightly with glass bottom.
  8. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges just set and centers soft.
  9. Cool on sheet 5 minutes; transfer to rack.