Monogrammed Sugar Cookies

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2008

Show: Paula's Best DishesEpisode: Backyard Wedding

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

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Cook Time:
9 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 Dozen Cookies

Times:

Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: 12 hr 0 min
Cook: 9 min
Total:: 12 hr 44 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Granulated sugar
Royal Icing, recipe follows

Directions

In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, then mix in the egg and vanilla and almond extracts. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tarter; mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, then cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Divide the chilled dough in half and roll it out on a lightly floured pastry cloth to a 1/4-inch thickness. Lightly grease some baking sheets. Cut the dough with a floured cookie cutter; sprinkle with sugar. Transfer the cookies to the prepared sheets and bake for 9 minutes.

Royal Icing:

*3 egg whites
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Food coloring, optional

In a medium bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tarter. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Increase mixer speed to high, and beat 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture holds a peak. Cover with a damp cloth when not in use. Separate into bowls and add food coloring, if desired.

*RAW EGG WARNING

Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs

Due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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recipe Monogrammed Sugar Cookies
Laura Loxahatchee, FL 01-03-2010
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Excellent sugar cookie!~
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these 2 days ahead and kept in the frig. Then I had to leave them out for an hour before the dough was flexible enough... to use. One batch I made with all vanilla extract, the other as posted. The ones with all vanilla I made into logs and sliced them onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet before baking. They flattened out which is exactly what I wanted since I was making the chocolate peppermint sandwhich cookies with these. The other batch I scooped onto the paper, placed a half a pecan in the center and baked. They all came out delicious. The almond dough is actually very addictive! I had to force myself to stop eating it. You can't go wrong with this recipe. Making it with just vanilla keeps the cookie mild enough to add any other ingredient. I am only using Paula's recipes for cookies-they have all been fantastic!Read more
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Melissa Faribault, MN 01-02-2010
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Best Roll-put sugar cookies I have ever made!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very easy and quick. They rolled out very cleanly without sticking and baked perfectly! My husband is very... picky about frosted sugar cookies and he was extremely complementary of these! We are keeping this recipe!Read more
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Janet Beaumont, TX 12-29-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had never made icing like this one before, but I am so glad I tried it. It was a big hit. I remember my Dad talking about... an icing his mom made when they were young and his discription of it sounded like this icing. Too bad he is not here to enjoy now that I have found this recipe.Read more
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Joyce Ft Lauderdale, FL 12-22-2009
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made these today. I followed the recipe with the exception of the almond extract. My family just isnt fans of that flavor... so I used the juice of one fresh lemon and they were delicious. We used colored sugar on half and Gale Gands icing for the other half, suggestion of other posters. They were both delicious. I would recommend this to all and will definately make again. Read more
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Jessica Perris, CA 12-21-2009
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excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

love the almond flavor!
recipe Monogrammed Sugar Cookies
Carrie Ankeny, IA 12-19-2009
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BEST DOUGH RECIPE....with ONE exception...READ ON!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tested 4 sugar cookie recipes from Food TV - this came in FIRST with Alton Brown's recipe at a DISTANT second. THE... EXCEPTION is that I also tested 4 frosting recipes and the "QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING" by Gale Gand was hands down the winner for frosting. Take my advice, switch up the frosting and you'll make THE BEST sugar cookies you've ever had!Read more