Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe
These sugar cookies are an adapted family recipe that get a pillowy softness from the addition of buttermilk. Topped with a classic royal icing, this is a go-to recipe for holiday decorating parties, cookie swaps and leaving out for Santa.
- Servings: 36
Source: Pesto & Potatoes
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- vegetable shortening
- egg
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- teaspoon almond extract
- buttermilk
- all-purpose flour
- teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon baking soda
- teaspoon salt
- tablespoons pasteurized egg whites
- powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring