Christmas Almond Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 6 drops green food color
• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. In a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, almond extract and food color until light and fluffy. Stir in flour until smooth. Divide into 2 parts.
2. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours.
3. Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
4. On a lightly sugared cloth, roll out dough one part at a time, 1/2 inch thick. Using 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased sheet. With end of round spoon, make an indentation in center of each.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.