2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. soft butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond flavoring

FROSTING:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. Crisco
Boiling water to desired texture
Colors for occasion

Cream butter, sugar, eggs and flavoring. Add dry ingredients. Chill 3-4 hours. Roll flat and cut with cutters. Bake 375 degrees, 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be white when done - do not brown. Great for all holidays and as gray elephants!