Eggnog Scented Christmas Sugar Cookies with Easy Vanilla Icing.

Bahan-bahan (48 porsi)

• 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean (seeds removed (optional))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract* (optional)
• 1 egg (at room temperature*)
• 1/3 cup high quality eggnog
• 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 6 -8 tablespoons water
• 1 vanilla bean (seeds removed)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• assorted food coloring, holiday sprinkles and or candies, to decorate (optional)