Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cream of tartar, set aside.

Step 3

In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, Mix in oil.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Slowly add the dry mixture until just thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Using a ¼ measuring cup, scoop the dough and roll into a ball.  Place on acookie sheet lined with parchment paper and flatten the dough.

Step 7

Place 6 cookies to each pan and bake at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes.

Step 8

Cool completely.

Step 9

For the frosting, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.  Add theheavy cream and almond extract.  Blend until you are happy with the consistency, using more cream or sugar.

Step 10

Mix in a few drops of pink food coloring or until you are happy with the color.

Step 11

Spread frosting on cooled cookies and chill in refrigerator.