Mardi Gras Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
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2 tablespoons milk.
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1 cup white sugar.
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3 cups of cake flour.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
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Purple, green, gold sprinkles.
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1/2 cup salted butter for frosting.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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2 large eggs.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter.
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar for frosting.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla for frosting.
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Plastic baby figurine (optional).
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1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring for frosting.
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, stir together the cake flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until it’s all mixed up.
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Pop softened butter and sugar in a mixer. Beat fast for 3-4 minutes till it’s super fluffy.
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Mix sour cream, eggs, almond flavor, and vanilla extract into the creamy butter mix till smooth.
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Slowly fold the dry mix into the wet blend. Don’t overdo the stirring—just get it combined.
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Cut the dough into two chunks and wrap each tightly in some plastic wrap.
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Let the wrapped dough firm up in the fridge for 3 hours before rolling it out.
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Set the oven to 350°F. Toss parchment onto your baking sheets.
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Roll your cold dough over a floured surface until it’s about 1/2 inch thick. Keep the flour handy if it sticks.
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Grab a 3-inch cutter and press out the cookies, laying them on the lined sheets.
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Bake about 8-9 minutes. Watch for the edges just starting to go golden.
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Pop cookies on a wire rack to cool completely before moving on to frosting.
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Whip the soft butter for a solid 2 minutes until it’s light and airy.
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Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing it in. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and almond until smooth and creamy.
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Spread or pipe a good amount of frosting over each cooled cookie. Smooth it nicely.
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Before the frosting hardens, toss on those colored sprinkles for the final touch.
# Notes:
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Known for being soft and chewy.
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Perfect for Mardi Gras.
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Can be prepped in advance.
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Fun for parties or celebrations.