Gimme Some Sugar!
(She also happens to be the wife of actor Armie Hammer.)
INGREDIENTS
Cookies:3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and rolling pin1 tsp.
Credit: BIRD Bakery; John Russo
salt1 cup high-quality unsalted butter, softened112 cups granulated sugar2 large eggs1 tbsp.
high-quality pure almond extract
Royal Icing:3 large egg whites4 cups powdered sugar112 tsp.
pure vanilla extractGel-paste food coloring
DIRECTIONS:
Cookies:
1.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
Add eggs and almond extract; beat until combined.
Reduce speed to low.
Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well combined.
Divide dough in half; flatten each half into a 1-inch-thick disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place on a greased or parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake until edges are light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Cool on pan 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Repeat with remaining dough disc.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until desired color is achieved.
If making more than 1 color, divide icing and color accordingly.
Spread or pipe icing onto cookies.
MAKES 36
Active Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours, 55 minutes
