Trim the Tree Butter Cookies

By á-7911

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c flour
• 1 1/4 c powdered sugar
• 1 c butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp almond extract
• Frosting
• 4 c powdered sugar
• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 to 4 T milk

Preparation

Step 1

In mixing bowl, combine all cookie ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (3 to 4 minutes). Divide dough in half.

Preheat oven to 375*.

On lightly floured surface, roll out dough, half at a time: to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 2 to 3" cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute before removing from pan.

For frosting, combine sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat on low speed, adding enough milk and scraping bowl often, until desired consistency (1 to 2 minutes).