Pink Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks) - room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp. almond extract
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting:
1/3 cup melted butter (melted is what makes this frosting work)
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
6-7 tbsp milk (use more if needed)
4 -5  cups powdered sugar
Food coloring, if desired

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy - about 3 minutes.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt - beating just until well incorporated
The dough will be thick and not sticky.
Using a medium food scoop (about 3 tbsp) scoop and roll into balls
I found it made about 30 cookies using this measurement.  You could make them larger -1/4 cup   makes 22 cookies.
Arrange on baking sheet, then using the palm of your hand - flatten slightly.  Don't over flatten if you want the cookies to be soft and rounded.
Bake in preheated 350 oven for 10 - 12 minutes
Be careful not to over bake - watch them carefully to avoid more than just a slight browning of the edge.
Cookies should be just barely set.
Remove immediately and leave on baking sheet for several minutes

For frosting, combine melted butter, flavorings and milk in a large bowl.  Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth, adding more milk or powdered sugar as necessary to achieve desired consistency.  Add food coloring, if using.  Frost cookies after completely cooled.  Store cookies covered to maintain softness.
These are similar to loft house soft frosted sugar cookies.