SOFT Sugar Cookies & Cream Frosting

1 c shortening
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c milk
1 t vanilla

Cream together, then add

1 t almond extract
1 t soda
1/2 t salt
7 1/2 c flour – add enough so it isn’t sticky, but make it good to roll. It may not need this much flour, and it may need a little more.

Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake at 400 for 6-7 minutes.

Butter Cream Frosting for Cookies

1 t almond extract
1/2 c butter
1 egg
dash of salt
1 t. vanilla

Cream this together, and coloring if desired

Add 4 1/2 c pow sugar using milk or cold water to even out texture so it is spreadable.