Lofthouse Style Snowman Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 1/3 cups

all-purpose flour*

2 1/2 tbsp

cornstarch

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, (softened but still slightly firm)

1 cup

granulated sugar

large egg

1/2 cup

sour cream ((don't use light))

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

almond extract

12 tbsp

unsalted butter, (softened)

3 3/4 cups

powdered sugar

1/4 cup

half and half

1 tsp

vanilla extract

Pretzel sticks, (for arms)

Red, green and black store-bought or homemade icing,** (for eyes, mouths and scarves)

Orange slice candy, (for noses)