Ingredients for :
Cookies Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon almond extract
Frosting Ingredients:
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Food color, if desired

Additionnal comment:
TIP:
If making hanging cookie ornaments, while cookies are still warm, use toothpick to make hole for ribbon. Cool completely.

Trim-the-tree Butter Cookies

Combine all cookie ingredients in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium

speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (3 to 4 minutes). Divide

dough in half. Wrap in plastic food wrap; chill at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8 to 1/4-

inch thickness. Cut with 2 to 3-inch cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.

For frosting, combine 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, adding enough milk and scraping bowl often, until desired spreading consistancy (1 to 2 minutes). Tint frosting with food color, if desired. Decorate cookies with frosting. If desired, decorate with sprinkles or decorator candies.