Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

To the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and sugar. Cream on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth.

Step 3

With the mixer on low, add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

Add in the baking powder. Then, add the flour, ½ cup at a time, until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Remove bowl from mixer and drop dough onto a floured countertop. Roll out into a flat disc, about ⅛-¼ inch thick.

Step 6

Cut the cookies out in the desired shape and place onto the lined baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes. (Keep an eye on them! You don't want burnt edges and every oven is different.)

Step 7

Let cool on the cookie sheet until firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack.