Sparkle Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
These delightful, vibrant sugar cookies are a festive treat, perfect for any holiday gathering. Each cookie is a canvas for joy, adorned with bright sprinkles and a hint of citrus. The dough is easy to work with, yielding tender cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
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Carefully transfer cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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While cookies cool, prepare a simple glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Once cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the glaze and immediately decorate with a generous amount of colorful sprinkles.
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Allow the glaze to set for at least 30 minutes before serving or storing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.