Rich Roll Cookies

yield 60 cookies

 This is my favorite roll out sugar cookie recipe.  It makes a thin, soft cookie with wonderful flavor just perfect for frosting & decorations.  Be very careful not to over bake these cookies as they taste the best “just done”.

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together butter and sugar.
3. Beat in egg and almond extract.
4. Sift together the flour, salt and cinnamon.  Add to batter.
5. Chill dough 3-4 hours before rolling out.
6. Roll out dough (being careful not to over use flour when rolling out dough).
7. Place cookies on greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes or until “slightly” colored.

Cool.

 Quick White Frosting:

• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-4 teaspoons whole milk

1. Cream together sifted powdered sugar and softened butter.
2. Add salt, almond extract and milk beat until smooth.
3. If the frosting is to thin, add more powdered sugar.
4. If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk.