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Almond Cookie Cutouts

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Red and green colored sugar and/or sprinkles, optional

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and extracts;

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mix well. Combine the flour, cornstarch, almonds, baking powder and
salt; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Shape into two
balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. On a lightly
floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with
lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cutters. Place on baking sheets coated with
cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar and/or sprinkles if
desired. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set and bottoms
are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire
racks.

Yield: 28 cookies.