Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltPrepared vanilla frosting and red colored sugar, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, beating well. Add extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate with frosting and colored sugar if desired.
