softest, yummiest sugar cookies ever

I know...more food. You wouldn't know I'm pregnant now would you? I finally made my mom's fabulous almond sugar cookies this year, and they were excellent! I think I may even make some more tomorrow. Have at it!

Almond Butter Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1 8-oz. pkg cream cheese softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda

Directions:
Cream together the sugar, butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract. Then, add the flour and baking powder. Chill for 1 -1 1/2 hours or until firm. Roll out chilled dough on floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on an un-greased cookies sheet at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Frost with powdered sugar icing.

Powdered Sugar Icing:

Ingredients:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbs butter or margarine, softened
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 tbs milk

Directions:
Beat together powdered sugar and butter. Then, add the almond extract and 2 to 4 tbs milk or until icing is of spreading consistency.