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:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup 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 the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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 at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until firm. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk. Gently spread icing over cooled cookies; allow to dry completely. Tint remaining icing with food coloring. Decorate as desired; allow icing to dry.
