Cookie Monster

Last Sunday I took a holiday cooking class with Libby and we had such a good time. She got busy right away making individual pizzas....

then we moved on to the most delicious, melt in your mouth cookies...

time for sharing but you have been warned, don't think these are low fat!

Decorator's Cookies

1 c. sugar

1 stick of butter, room temp

1/4 c butter flavored crisco (see what I mean)

1 egg

3 T milk

1 t vanilla

1 t almond extract

3 c flour

1 1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

Mix everything in a blender. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Roll out on a floured surface and cut out Christmas shapes. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 4-6 min

Frosting

1/2 c butter

1/2 c butter flavored crisco (here it is again)

1 t vanilla

3 T milk

4 c powdered sugar

Mix well, spoon into smaller bowls and add food coloring

Enjoy your extra workout tomorrow;)