Mmmm Cookies!!!

So I was on a baking spree today to rid myself of finals stress... ick... This first recipe is my favorite for sugar cookies. It has been my favorite for ages. Enjoy!



Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla, almond, and sour cream until well blended.

3. Stir in the sifted ingredients. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill overnight.

4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.

6. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

INGREDIENTS:

Powdered Sugar

Coffee Creamer

Corn Syrup

1. Mix about 2 cups powdered sugar with drizzles of milk until you reach a "good" consistency

2. Then mix in a few drops of the syrup.

3. Spread on cookies!

Ease of execution: 8/10
Taste: 10/10
Health: 4/10