Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together the softened butter and sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, ensuring not to overmix. Just until the dough comes together is perfect!

For best results, let the dough chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters in fun shapes and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Once cooled, use icing and toppings to decorate your cookies!