Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• royal icing

Instructions

1. For cookies; in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.

2. In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.

3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.

4. Set oven to 400°F.

5. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper only).

6. On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.

7. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

8. Place cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.

9. Bake 4-6 minutes.

10. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.

11. Use the Royal Icing to decorate, for Pusheen like features start with three stripes between the ears, mouth, nose, eyes and two whiskers on each side. Add tails and other attributes of your choice!

12. Allow to set on waxed paper.