Snowman Butter Cutouts

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 to 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• AirHeads Xtremes sour belt candies, rainbow chip crunch sprinkles and milk chocolate M&M's

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the buttermilk and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. snowman cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
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4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies; pipe chocolate frosting onto hats. Cut belt candies into pieces and attach for scarves; use sprinkles for faces and M&M's for buttons. Let stand until frosting is set.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/snowman-butter-cutouts/ (may not work)