Decorated Sugar Cookies

Directions

Mix powdered sugar, margarine, vanilla, almond extract and egg.

Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Grease cookie sheet lightly.

Divide dough in half.

Roll each half ¼ inch thick on lightly floured surface.

Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2½ inch cookie cutters.

Place on cookie sheet.

Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown; cool.

Frost or decorate cooled cookies with Creamy Vanilla Frosting tinted with food color if desired.

Decorate with colored sugar, small candies, candied fruit or nuts if desired.