Christmas Cookie Packages

 

1 1/2

cups powdered sugar

1

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

teaspoon vanilla

1/2

teaspoon almond extract

1

egg

2 1/2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon baking soda

1

teaspoon cream of tartar

Betty Crocker® decorating icings (any color from 4.25-oz tubes)

Betty Crocker® snowflake or star candy decors, if desired

Edible glitter, if desired

• 1 In large bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover; refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
• 2 Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Divide dough in half. Roll half of dough at a time on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place on cookie sheet.
• 3 Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• 4 Decorate tops of each package with icings to form ribbon and bow; arrange with candies and sprinkle with glitter.