Mardi Gras Treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
02 - 3 cups cake flour.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
06 - 2 large eggs.
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream.
11 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
12 - 2 tablespoons milk.
13 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for frosting).
14 - 1/2 cup salted butter (for frosting).
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting).
16 - Colorful gold, purple, and green sprinkles.
17 - Small plastic figurine, if you'd like.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix up cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until it's well blended.
02 - Whip up the butter and sugar with a mixer until it looks super airy and has turned very creamy, around 3 or 4 minutes.
03 - Work in the sour cream, eggs, and both extracts to your butter mix, ensuring everything comes together smoothly.
04 - Slowly fold the flour mix into your wet mixture, stirring just enough for the dough to come together, stopping before it’s overworked.
05 - Divide the dough into two halves, then wrap both up tightly in plastic wrap.
06 - Pop the wrapped dough in the fridge for exactly 3 hours until it hardens enough to roll out easily.
07 - Set your oven to preheat at 350°F and get your baking trays lined with parchment paper.
08 - Use a floured space to roll out the chilled dough to about 1/2-inch thickness, making sure to sprinkle flour to avoid sticking.
09 - Grab a 3-inch round cutter to shape the cookies, then gently place them on your lined trays.
10 - Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, pulling them out just when the edges start getting lightly golden.
11 - Move the cookies to wire racks and let them cool all the way down before frosting.
12 - Beat the softened butter until it transforms into a fluffy texture, taking about 2 minutes.
13 - Blend in the powdered sugar bit by bit, then add in the milk and extracts until it's smooth and spreadable.
14 - Generously spread or pipe the frosting over the cookies once fully cooled.
15 - While the frosting’s still soft, sprinkle the cookies with those vibrant gold, green, and purple sprinkles.

# Notes:

01 - Known for its soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
02 - Inspired by Mardi Gras festivities.
03 - Perfect for prepping ahead of time.
04 - Great for celebrations or parties!

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