Momma Guerrero's Sugar Cookies

So these are the famous almond-flavored sugar cookies from my fabulous mother-in-law!! She has neighbors, friends, family, and ward members always asking when the next batch will be out of the oven. One girl out here at BYU is so in love with them she won't stop talking about them around us! So here they are -- if you prefer a lemon flavor to them you can swap out the almond for lemon extract.

Sift together:

• 4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Cream:

• 1 c. imperial margerine (I HATE margarine but it is a MUST in this recipe if you want them soft and fluffy)
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine and let set in the fridge. May need to work in some flour... roll out to 1/4 inch. Cut out and bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 350* for about 10 minutes (pull out right before they turn golden on edges)

Frosting:

• 1/2 c. Butter or margerine
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 tsp. almond
• 2 lbs. powdered sugar (one bag)
• Evaporated milk (a little less than one can....)

Mix until creamy -- add milk last to get the right texture. Beat until smooth and of spreadable consistency.