Recipes Soft Sugar Cookies 4.0 (47) 40 Reviews 6 Photos 'These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch,' writes Coleen Walter of Bancroft, Michigan. 'I usually add food coloring to the frosting to coordinate with the current holiday.' By Allrecipes Member Published on August 2, 2021 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 36 servings Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg FROSTING: ¼ cup butter, softened 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon Food coloring Directions In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost the cookies. I Made It Print