1 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
3 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Colored sugar

Mix sugar, butter, milk, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Divide 1 part into 12 equal pieces. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated.) Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon colored sugar on board. Roll each piece of dough on sugar board into pencil-like strip, about 10" long. Twist into pretzel shape on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake until delicate golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.