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title: Grandma's Cut Out Cookies
source: Grandma Schwennesen
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Whisk together @flour{5-1/2%cups}, @baking soda{1%tsp}, and @salt{3/4%tsp} in a #large bowl{}; set aside.

In a second #large bowl{}, use a #mixer{} to combine @sour cream{1%cup} and @butter{1%cup} at low speed, then add @sugar{2%cups}, @eggs{2}, and @almond flavoring{1%tsp} and mix.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the sour cream mixture, mixing until well combined. The dough will be sticky.

Divide the dough and form into 2 balls, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for ~{1-2%hours}.

Generously flour the work surface, rolling pin, and cookie cutters to prevent sticking. Roll out one of the chilled pieces of dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick and cut out cookies. Repeat until all dough has been cut.

Bake at 350 F for ~{8-10%minutes}. It's very important not to over-bake the cookies.

Transfer hot cookies to a #wire cooling rack{} immediately and let them cool completely before decorating with royal icing.