Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarICING:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt5-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar4 to 5 tablespoons milkFood coloring
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For icing, cream the butter and shortening in a bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Tint icing with desired colors of food coloring; decorate the cookies.
