Cut-Out Cookies #3

Cut-Out Cookies #3

Makes about 2-4 dozen, depending on size of cookie.

Finally! A cut-out cookie that is basically fool-proof. It's easy to make to the dough, requires only a few hours of chilling time, rolls and cuts easily, and doesn't spread while baking. I will use this recipe when I want a cookie to hold its shape perfectly. It tastes fantastic too, although, taste-wise, I don't think anything will beat the extra-buttery goodness of Meme's Butter Cookies.

Source: Annie's Eats, who received it from a family friend.

1 cup butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 egg, beaten

1-½ t. almond extract

1 t. vanilla

1 t. salt

2 ½ c. sifted flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream butter. Add powdered sugar.

Blend in egg, almond extract, vanilla, salt and flour. Chill dough until firm.

Roll to ¼” thickness on well-floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters.

Place on (greased <--I have nonstick cookie sheets and didn't do this; they came out fine) cookie sheets.

Bake for 8-10 min. Cookies should not brown.

Frost and decorate when cool.

A Note From The Little Lady: Look for more pictures of these cookies on Friday's post!