Cookies Ingredients:

 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup Butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Frosting Ingredients:

 

4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup  Butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Food color, if desired

 

Instructions:

 

Combine all cookie ingredients in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium
speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (3 to 4 minutes). Divide
dough in half. Wrap in plastic food wrap; chill at least 1 hour.

 

Heat oven to 375?F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-
half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8 to 1/4-
inch thickness. Cut with 2 to 3-inch cookie cutters. Place 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

 

Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let
stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.

 

For frosting, combine 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and
vanilla in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, adding enough milk
and scraping bowl often, until desired spreading consistancy (1 to 2
minutes). Tint frosting with food color, if desired. Decorate cookies
with frosting. If desired, decorate with sprinkles or decorator
candies.