In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts. Stir in flour; mix well. Chill for several hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 or 3 inch heart shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets; sprinkle with red sugar, if desired. Bake at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Ingredients
1 cup Butter or margarine , softened
1 1/2 cups Sugar , confectioner\'s
1 Egg , lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Almond extract
2 1/2 cups Flour , all purpose
Red decorators sugar ( opt.)