Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 3/4 cup Butter ((softened))
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese ((softened))
  • 1/2 cup Butter ((softened))
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • Food Coloring (Optional)

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy for about one minute. Add the sugar and continue to beat until creamy for about 2 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and continue to beat until incorporated.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the creamed mixture and continue to beat until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball and chill in the fridge for one hour and can be chilled overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough out to desired thickness (mine were 1/4 inch thick) and cut with cookie cutters. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-11 minutes or until just set. I like mine more soft so I cooked mine for 8 minutes. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.