Ingredients
¾cupbutter,softened
¾cupsugar
1largeegg
1tspvanilla extract
½tspalmond extract
2¼cupsall purpose flour
½tspbaking powder
½tspsalt
cream cheese frosting
8ozcream cheese,softened
½cupbutter,softened
4cupspowdered sugar
2tspvanilla extract
food coloring,if desired
Preparation
In a large 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 1 hour and can be chilled overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough out to desired thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Transfer to baking sheet.
Bake for 8 to 11 minutes or until just set. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until it is smooth and creamy. Frost cooled cookies.
