1 c. butter
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3/4 c. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. flour

Cream butter. Add sugar gradually. Add almond. Blend in sifted dry ingredients. Chill. Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Cool.

FROSTING:

2 tbsp. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract flavoring

Cream. Melt butter, remove from heat. Stir in sugar, flavorings and food coloring. Add cream to make of spreading consistency.