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Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

Cookie ▢⅓ cup shortening ▢⅓ cup butter ▢¾ cup sugar ▢1 egg ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢¼ teaspoon almond extract ▢1 teaspoon baking powder ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢1½ cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp Frosting ▢½ cup butter softened ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢2 tablespoons milk ▢2 cups powdered sugar

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STEP-1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

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STEP-2

In bowl or stand mixer cream shortening, butter, and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts and mix well.

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STEP-3

Combine baking powder, salt, and flour in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until blended.

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STEP-4

Using cooking scoop, lightly roll dough ball in hands, place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and press top of cookies half way down.

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STEP-5

Bake for 10-12 minutes. For frosting, beat butter until fluffy using a hand mixer. Add vanilla and milk. Blend lightly. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Texture should be solid but soft. Frost cookies.

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