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Today I'm excited to be joining a group of bloggers for a virtual Cookie Exchange hosted by Camila of Effortless Style.  together, so I'm anxious to see what everyone else is sharing for the party today, too!   I decided to share one of our stand-by favorites today.. Christmas Sugar Cookies but with a twist since I've made them Double Doozie style!  You know, those delectable treats that you get at the mall?  We make our own at home!   Because all of the frosting is on the inside, these are a little quicker to as*emble than regular decorated Christmas sugar cookies since you don't need to spend tons of time making the tops look pretty.  I just add some sprinkles to some of the tops before baking and call it good! If you don't have a favorite, this is the sugar cookie recipe I've been using for several years since my friend shared her recipe with me.  It makes a soft but sturdy cookie great for decorating, and it tastes divine (I'm convinced the almond extract is the key)!  I Beat sugar and bu*ter together in mixer until creamy.  Add egg and beat to combine, then add milk, vanilla, and almond extract and mix together.  Combine dry ingredients and beat in a little at a time until all are well incorporated.  Roll out dough on a floured surface Want to know the secret of one of my favorite baking shortcuts? A 12 pound tub of bu*tercream frosting!!!  I purchase one of these at Sam's once or twice a year, usually around this time of year before the holidays and several upcoming birthdays.  I use it on those birthday cakes, chocolate chip double doozies, brownies.. it's amazing how handy it comes in when I need to send a last minute treat somewhere for something (and for $16 I'd spend way more on the ingredients to make it myself)!   ;)   It doesn't need refrigeration and keeps for several months in the pantry.  Sam's offers it in a variety of colors- except white for some reason.  I'm not sure why that is, but I buy the lightest color I can (usually a