Stocking Stuffer Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed and for dusting
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Spiced Royal Icing, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup holiday-themed sprinkles
• 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
• 1/3 cup pasteurized egg whites (from a carton)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 drops anise extract (about 1/8 teaspoon), optional but recommended! (Just don’t overdo it, this is a super-strong flavor)
• Food coloring, optional

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