Classic Butter Cookies II

Simple and tasteful is always a classic.

• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream the butter until light. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract.

Step 3

Gradually blend in the flour. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes, using lightly floured cookie cutters. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.