Kittencal's Slice N' Bake Refrigerator Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, room temperature (no substitutes)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (can use 1 teaspoon)
• 2 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• white sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl cream the butter with sugar for about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add in egg yolk and both extracts; beat until no sugar granules remain.

3. 3

   Beat in vanilla pudding mix until combined.

4. 4

   In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and beat until combined (the mixture will be dry and slightly crumbly).

5. 5

   Remove the dough to a surface and gently knead the dough until it comes together (this will take only a few seconds).

6. 6

   Roll into one large log or two smaller logs.

7. 7

   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until hard (about 4 or more hours).

8. 8

   Set oven to 350 degrees F.

9. 9

   Slice into slightly over 1/4-inch thickness (you may coat the slices in sugar if desired).

10. 10

    Place onto a greased baking sheet/s.

11. 11

    Bake for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown.

12. 12

    Allow to sit and harden slightly in the pan before removing (the cookies will harden upon sitting in the pan).