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Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Almond Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
1.  1 C butter or margarine softened
2.  1-1/2 C. confectioner' s sugar
3.  1 egg lightly beaten
4.  1 t. vanilla extract
5.  1 t. almond extract
6.  2-1/2 C. all purpose flour
7.  Red decorators sugar (optional)

Method:  In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add egg and extract.  Stir in flour; mix well.  Chill several hours.  On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4" thickness; cut with 2 1/2 - 3" heart shaped cookie cutter.  Place on an ungreased baking sheets; sprinkle with sugar if desired.  Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

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