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These cookies retain their shape during baking and have a perfect flavor and texture. The Royal Icing gives them a professional appearance and hardens, allowing for stacking. It's a family tradition for us to bake these every Christmas Eve. Ingredients: Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Icing: 2 cups powde