1 1/3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar for decoration
In a large bowl, mix sugar, vanilla extract, milk, oil, almond extract, flour, baking powder, salt and butter. Mix until smooth. Shape mixture into a circle over a greased or floured surface. Roll into a 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into 1 1 inch squares or oblongs. Place squares on a serving platter and decorate with nuts, raisins or cherries.