SUGAR COOKIE MEANING RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cookies until they are fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese and mix well to combine. The mixture should hold together when pressed. 2. Scoop the mixture into heaping tablespoon-size portions and roll into balls. Transfer the balls to a parchment-lined baking sheet. 3. Add the white chocolate chips to a medium-size microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is smooth and melted. 4. Dip the cookie truffles into the melted white chocolate to coat fully, returning to the baking sheet as you go. Before the chocolate sets, decorate with sprinkles. 5. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator until the chocolate is set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats. Set aside.
• In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter and sugar, on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
• Add the eggs, vanilla and 1 teaspoon of the almond extract. Beat until combined.
• Add the salt and 3 cups of flour; beat until you have a smooth dough. If the dough is sticky (meaning when you touch it and pull your fingers away the dough sticks to you), add more flour a tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured clean counter top or cutting board. Roll dough into a rectangle with a thickness of 1/4 inch. (Keep turning the dough as you roll, making sure the dough does not stick to the counter.) Add more flour as necessary.
• Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut dough into 1” squares.
• Note: If you are not going to glaze the baked cookies, you can sprinkle the unbaked cookies with sanding sugar at this point.
• Place cookie bites on a baking sheet about 1” apart (they should not spread too much).
• Bake the cookies for about 3-5 minutes (depending on size) or until the edges are just starting to brown.
• Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile: prepare the icing. In a medium bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of remaining almond extract. Mix with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
• Drizzle the icing over the cookies and add sprinkles.
• Use a spatula to place cookies on a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Serve and enjoy!