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Valentine Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• red decorator's sugar (optional)

Instructions:
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.