Italian Christmas Cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest (optional)
For Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk or water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (red, green, or festive colors)
Sprinkles for decoration