1 c. regular butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. plain flour
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Mix butter, sugar and eggs. Add flour, baking powder, salt, soda and sour cream. Let dough chill for 2 hours or more. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.

ICING:

Combine powdered sugar, buttermilk and almond flavoring.