Forgot to upload the Valentine photos of the cookies.  I've been so busy lately it's been hard and the death of my sourdough starter really popped my balloon.

These were the kids Valentines this year.

Time for Valentines Cookies

My friend says this is the only website for decorating cookies that I will ever need.  http://www.kitchengifts.com/cookiedecorating.html

Thought I'd share.

I think I'll use this recipe for the sugar cookies this time

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
•  3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill the dough for 8 hours, or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8 inch thickness, refrigerating remaining dough until ready to use. Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Leave cookies plain for frosting, or brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with candy sprinkles or colored sugar.
4. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light and golden brown. Cool cookies completely before frosting.