"One of the best Christmas cookies I've had! Fun to make, so delicious and just too cute. They would be the perfect gift to give this year...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour*
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2 1/2 Tbsp (24g) cornstarch
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, (softened but still slightly firm)
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup (120g) sour cream ((don't use light))
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp almond extract
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12 Tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, (softened)
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3 3/4 cups (360g) powdered sugar
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1/4 cup half and half
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pretzel sticks, (for arms)
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Red, green and black store-bought or homemade icing,** (for eyes, mouths and scarves)
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Orange slice candy, (for noses)