Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl combine all ingredients except flour and cocoa. Beat a medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and cocoa until well mixed. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls as desired or use cookie press. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool. Decorate with melted chocolate chips, melted almond bark, nuts, colored sugars, candied fruit, candies, maraschino cherries, etc. Yield: 3 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA