Very late....

Hey guys its Yum Yum's here. Im sorry Ive been a bit of MIA lately. I haven't exactly been able to bake up a storm :( I made some cookies for someone and I was only able to take a pic of the finished product. I promise soon ill be back on my regular baking habits soon.

These here were butter cookies. Cute weren't they?

~~Recipe~~

*1 cup of Butter, room temperature. (2 sticks)
*1 cup of Sugar
*1 Egg
*2 tablespoons Almond
*1 tablespoon Vanilla
*2 1/2 cup Flour
*1 teaspoon Baking powder

Directions:
1)Combine 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in large bowl. Scraping bowl often. Add almond and Vanilla, mix well.
2)Add the flour and baking soda gradually.
3) Divide dough into 3 equal parts and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate For 2-3 hours.
4) Heat oven to 350. Roll dough out and Use different cookie cutters for any occasion. Place on a cookie pan lined with wax paper. Bake for 5-7 minutes (make sure you watch, I had trouble getting them to come out perfect. Check at the 5 minute mark)Let cook and decorate.

~~Icing~~

*1 cup powder sugar
*2 teaspoons milk (to start with, add if needed)
*2 teaspoons light corn syrup
*1/4 teaspoon vanilla
*1/4 teaspoon Almond
*1/4 teaspoon Coconut
*Food coloring of choice (optional)
*splash of Amaretto (optional)

Directions:
1)In a bowl stir together the powder sugar and milk till smooth.(add more if not smooth enough) Whisk in corn syrup and extracts. (add amaretto too if adding)
2)(optional) Separate into different small dishes , add food coloring to get disired color.
3) Use a small painting brush, paint cookies and let dry. May need to re paint for good coverage. Add jimmies ,sprinkles ....ect for more decoration. Enjoy :)