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                         Valentine Sugar Cookies

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Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           butter or margarine
                        softened
   1 1/2  cups          sugar -- confectioner's
   1                    egg -- lightly beaten
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1      teaspoon      almond extract
   2 1/2  cups          flour -- all purpose
                        red decorators sugar -- ( opt.)

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add egg and extracts.  Stir in
flour; mix well.  Chill for several hours.  On a lightly floured surface,
roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 or 3 inch heart shaped
cookie cutter.  Place on ungreased baking sheets; sprinkle with red sugar,
if desired.  Bake at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Taste Of Home Magazine Feb/Mar 95

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