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

Mix 1 cup 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 into a pencil like strip about 10 inches long. Twist into pretzel shape on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake until delicate golden brown, 10-12 minutes. About 4 dozen.