Valentine Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
red decorator's sugar (optional)

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add egg and extracts.
Stir in flour; mix well.
Chill several hours.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2 or 3-inch heart shaped cookie cutter.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.