Weihnacht Plaetzchen(Christmas Cookies)

1 c Butter

3/4 c Sugar

3 Egg yolks

2 1/2 c Flour

1 t Vanilla OR lemon extract

1/4 ts Almond extract

-----DECORATE WITH----- Colored sugar Nuts Candied cherries

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add well-beaten egg yolks, add extracts. Mix in half the flour, then turn on a floured board and knead in balance of flour. Roll out and cut with Christmas tree, star and Santa Claus cutters. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375?. Decorate with colored sugar, nuts and candied cherries. ~ Mrs. W. A. Nettle typed & posted by teri chesser 7.95