ANOTHER RECIPE FROM "SANDY'S RECIPE ROOM"
http://www.wwnet.net/~joejean/reciperoom.

Christmas Butter Cookies

 
Ingredients

1 cup real butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon almond extract

2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Directions

Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and almond extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

Gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill for ease in handling. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut with floured cookie cutters into desired shapes.

Bake on a cookie sheet in preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove to wire racks to cool.

Frost with powdered sugar frosting if desired.

Makes 4 dozen.