Pound Cake Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°F Mix half of the cake mix (dry), the butter, almond extract and egg in large bowl until smooth.
2. 2
   Stir in remaining cake mix.
3. 3
   Divide dough into halves.
4. 4
   Roll each half 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. (I like using a half flour, half powdered sugar mix.).
5. 5
   Cut into desired shapes.
6. 6
   Or roll into 1-inch balls, place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass.
7. 7
   Bake until edges are light brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    Ice with Buttercream Icing (I use Recipe #261024) and decorate, if desired, with sprinkles etc.
11. 11
    Yields: 3 to 4 dozen cookies.
12. 12
    TIP: Add sprinkles to the icing and mix well.
13. 13
    Then ice cookies as usual. They are now decorated without a lot of the mess!