Sugar Cookies for Valentine's Day

My local library asked me to teach class on cookies decorating for Valentine's Day.  I thought it was a great idea and tons of fun for the kids.  I finally got through with making 160 cookies!  Hopefully you'll like this recipe as much as I do.

Sugar Cookies (for cookie cutting)
Adapted from http://www.annies-eats.com
Makes about 35-40 cookies depending on shape

Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. salt
2 ½ cups sifted flour

1) Cream butter.
2) Add powdered sugar.
3) Blend in egg, almond extract, vanilla, and salt
4) Add flour 1/2 cup at a time.
5) Chill dough until firm. Roll to ¼” thickness on well-floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheets or baking sheets with parchment paper. Bake at 375° for 8-10 min. Cookies should not brown. Frost and decorate when cool.