Step 1

Mix the dry ingredients except sugar ( flour, baking powder) set aside

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract mix till combined.

Step 4

Mix in the the 2 3/4 cup flour 1 cup at a time till all the flour is well incorporated and dough comes together in a cohesive ball (Be careful not to over mix. ) If dough is sticky add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Step 6

Roll out dough in between 2 parchment papers to about 1/4 in thick.

Step 7

Stamp cookie dough then cut out with cookie cutter.

Step 8

Transfer cookie cut outs to a lined baking sheet

Step 9

Bake in the middle rack for 10 -12 mins.

Step 10

Bring out of the oven and let cool for 8 mins on cookie sheet then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy with milk or homemade hot chocolate