Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milkPaste food coloring of your choiceEdible glitter and colored sugarSprinkles, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a well-floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. to 4-in. love-themed cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint frosting as desired; frost cookies. Combine equal amounts of edible glitter and colored sugar; sprinkle over cookies. Decorate some cookies with sprinkles if desired.
