- 3 sticks butter (113g x 3)
- 400g sugar (14 oz)
- 2 eggs
- 50g coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1.4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 25 oz flour (all purpose)
- 7g kosher salt
- 2tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, baking powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, almond extract (if using).
- Stir in flour mixture until just combined (no white streaks)
- Scrape mixture onto cellophane wrap and shape into discs. Wrap completely and chill overnight.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Roll dough out evenly onto a floured surface and cut out desired shapes
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 6-8 mins.
- Cool 3-5 min before moving to a rack to cool completely.
- See royal icing recipe for decorating
