Procedures

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Either grease baking sheets or lay out some parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Beat together the eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the milk, almond extract, baking powder, and enough flour so that the dough becomes stiff.

3. 3

   Knead the dough either by hand or with a dough hook in a mixer until smooth. Pinch off about 1 tablespoon worth of dough for each cookie; roll into a rope and then twist into a pretzel shape, simple knot, or the letters of the name of your significant other. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies on to a wire rack to cool.

5. 5

   If you're making them with frosting, go ahead and whisk the cream and almond extract together in a small mixing bowl. Beat in the confectioners' sugar bit by bit until it is smooth and of your desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

6. 6

   Either way, store in an airtight container. These cookies keep beautifully when frozen.