Ingredients

• ½ cup herb-infused butter, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream both butters with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
3. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
5. Roll the dough ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes. Place 1 inch apart.
6. Bake 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just set but not browned. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack. Cool completely before decorating.

Storage: Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze the dough up to 3 months. Label clearly and keep out of reach of children and pets.

How to make herb-infused butter