Bethany's Favorite Valentine Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• cup butter, softened
• cup white sugar
• egg, beaten
• tablespoon smilk
• teaspoon vanilla extra ct
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extra ct
• 1/2 cup sflour
• teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Cream together the butter, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl.
2. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
3. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Divide the dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4 inch thick.
6. Cut cookies out using a floured cookie cutter.
7. Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
8. Bake until cookies are lightly golden, 6 to 9 minutes.
9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.