Ingredients
1-1/4 cups butter, softened1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 ounces almond paste1 egg1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltWooden skewers or lollipop sticksICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons evaporated milkFood coloring of your choice
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy; add almond paste. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Insert skewers or sticks. Bake 7-8 minutes or until firm. Let stand 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
In a bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk. Divide into small bowls; tint with food coloring. Gently spread icing over cooled cookies. Decorate with other colors of icing if desired.
