2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup salted butter, (softened at room temperature), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, ( at room temperature), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract ((or reduce to ¼ teaspoon for a more subtle flavor)), 3 cups powdered sugar, (sifted), 3-4 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, Gel food coloring, (optional)

2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, at room temperature, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but makes the flavor outstanding)*, Royal Icing, Easy Glaze Icing, or Cookie Buttercream (royal icing is pictured), Assorted sprinkles

1 cup salted butter (softened), 1 cup  granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 large eggs (room temperature), 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour*, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 4  cups  powdered sugar (sifted ), 3-4 Tablespoons milk (room temperature), 2 ½ Tablespoons light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, Gel food coloring (optional)

2 ½ cups flour (*see note), ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 whole egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb (454g)), 6 ½ tablespoons Lemon Juice (juice from approximately 2 medium lemons, 85 g), ¼ cup dried egg whites (or meringue powder 22g), Milk (as needed, approximately 20 g), 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3-5 teaspoons milk

2 cups white sugar, 1.5 cups butter, softened, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) butter, (at room temperature), ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, (at room temperature), 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 ¼ cups (11 ¼ oz/319 g) all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 cups (10oz/287g) powdered sugar, ((sifted)), 3 tablespoons (1 ½oz/43g) butter ((at room temperature)), 3 tablespoons milk, ½ tablespoon vanilla extract, food coloring of your choice, Festive sprinkles

2½ cups (318 grams) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature), 1¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, (plus ¼ cup (50 grams) for rolling), 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup (222g) butter room temperature, 1 cup (230g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg, 3 cups (456g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 batch Sugar Cookie Frosting

0.333 cup colored decorating sugar, 0.66666668653488 cup shortening, 0.66666668653488 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1.5 cups white sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3.5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt

3 3/4 cups (510g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup (227g) sour cream, 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened, 4 cups (455g) powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, Food coloring, for coloring the frosting

1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour (281 grams), 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 12 tbsp unsalted butter (170 grams, softened to room temperature ), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg (room temperature ), 2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ((see note)), 1 large egg, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ((Plain flour)), ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon table salt, 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted ((weigh before sifting)), 3-4 Tablespoons milk ((I use whole milk, but any kind will work)), 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup ((see note)), ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, Gel food coloring (optional), Additional candies and sprinkles for decorating (optional)

2/3 cup butter or vegetable shortening* (, or 1/3 cup butter and 1/3 cup shortening (123g)), 1 cup granulated sugar ((200g)), 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup milk ((83g)), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((5 ml)), 1/4 teaspoon almond extract ((optional, but makes a great flavor )), 3 cups all-purpose flour ((375g)), 2 teaspoons baking powder ((8 g)), 1 teaspoon salt ((5 g)), 8 ounces cream cheese (, softened (226 g)), 1/2 cup butter (softened, (113g)), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((5 ml)), 3-4 cups powdered sugar ((360-480g))

4 cups all-purpose flour ((480g)), ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup unsalted butter (softened (227g)), 1 cup granulated sugar ((200g)), 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

12 tablespoons (169 g) unsalted butter (room temperature and cut into 12 pieces), 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (28 g) light brown sugar (packed), 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 2 ¼ cup (304 g) all purpose flour, 1 batch Easy Vanilla Glaze Recipe

1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional), 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for dipping

2 3/4 cups (358g) all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons (49g) cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, optional, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, optional, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup (207g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 4 1/2 cups (514g) powdered sugar, 4-6 tablespoons of milk or water, 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, Gel icing colors, Sprinkles, optional

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup salted butter, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1 large egg, 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 3 cups powdered sugar, 4 to 6 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, Food colors, if desired, Colored sugar or candy sprinkles, if desired

6 oz salted butter (still cold, but just soft enough to make small dent when pressing firmly on it) ((12 tbsp)), 2 oz cream cheese (cold) ((4 tbsp)), 10.5 oz granulated sugar ((1 ½ cups)), 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1.5 tsp almond extract, 14.8 oz all purpose flour ((3.5 cups)), ½ tsp salt, 40 grams cornstarch ((1/3 cup)), 12 oz softened salted butter ((1 ½ cups)), 17 oz powdered sugar ((4 cups)), 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp almond extract, 1 pinch salt ((1/8 tsp ish)), 1 tbsp french vanilla coffee creamer ((Optional sub. heavy cream and add extra vanilla and almond extract to taste))

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (see notes), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup honey or agave, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (see notes), 1 large egg, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder