Best Ever Sugar Cookie and Frosting Recipe This recipe will make plenty of soft, sweet sugar cookies for any holiday event you might have. Ingredients: One cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt For Frosting: 1 cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 cups powdered sugar 5 tbsp. milk Food coloring and sprinkles optional Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the bottom of a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sour cream together until smooth Add in the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients into the other mixture and stir until completely incorporated. To form the drop cookies: use damp hands and roll dough into 2 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass, press the cookies flat. To form rolled cookies: cover the dough and chill for 20 – 30 minutes. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface until ¼ inch thick. Using a cookie or biscuit cutter, cut cookies and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 5 – 7 minutes until just lightly browned on the bottom and set up on top. Immediately remove from cookie sheet and let cool completely on a cookie rack before frosting. Frosting: In a standing mixer, or a sturdy mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar one cup at a time until smooth. Add in the milk and food coloring. Beat until fluffy. Spread onto cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle on sprinkle decorations.
KEEPING YOUR HOLIDAYS SAFE In a continued effort to help keep all of our valued residents safe on the property this holiday season, we felt it was good to share these important holiday safety tips with you: Never use lighted candles near trees, curtains, drapes or any other flammable item. Use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord. If you have a live tree, make sure it is well watered to avoid dry branches catching on fire from the heat of the bulbs. If you use an artificial tree, choose one that is tested and labeled as fire resistant. Turn off all lights on trees and decorations before you go to bed or leave the home. Avoid placing breakable tree ornaments or ones with small detachable parts on lower branches where small children or pets can reach them. Use only indoor lights indoors (and outdoor lights outdoors). Don’t use if you see cracked sockets or frayed wires.
At ACPM, we want you to enjoy your holiday and stay safe!
Please be sure to contact the leasing office if you have any exterior building lights that are burned out so we can make sure to replace them immediately. For safety on the property, it’s best to make sure to leave your outdoor patio/balcony light on when it’s dark outside.
Renter’s Insurance Reminder Renter’s Insurance is required as per the lease agreement for each apartment here at Gramercy Villas. Documentation of an active policy is not only required to move in here, but also on lease renewal. Please remember that when you renew or change your policy, it is vital that you bring in verification of your Renter’s Insurance so we can add the information to your file. When you come in to sign your lease renewal with us, it is also important to bring in your Renter’s Insurance documentation at the time. While we hope you never have to use your policy, you will be thankful you have it if you do, as costs of things like accidental floods, fire, or damage can add up quickly.