1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice or syrup
1 to 2 drops pink food color
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pig cookie cutter
Pink sugar crystals or decorations
1. Preheat oven to 375 F
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
Add sugar and beat until light & fluffy
Add egg, almond extract, maraschino cherry juice and food coloring
2. Combine flour, soda and salt in a separate bowl.
Add slowly to creamed mixture; blend well
3. Flatten out dough until about 1/4 inch thick, cover with plastic wrap and put in freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
4. Divide dough in half - roll to 1/8" thick on lightly floured surface.
Cut out with pig cookie cutters.
Sprinkle with decorations.
5. Place 1 inch apart on cookies sheets lined with parchment.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Made by Emme & Marty 2009
2010 - Emme
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