Pre-heat oven to 350°F

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until combined

Add in flour and blend on low-speed until combined.

Place dough on a lightly floured pastry mat/surface. Roll dough 1/4" to 1/2" thick

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and pace them 1/2" apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake 12 - 16 minutes; or until the bottoms of the cookies are a light golden brown.

Remove from the cookie sheet and place on wire rack to cool

If you want to dip the cookies in chocolate - allow them to cool completely.

Place the ghirardellii wafers in a bowl and microwave according to package instructions. I like dipping half the cookie in chocolate, but you can dip, drizzle, decorate to your liking. My kids prefer these un-dipped, sprinkled with sugar