Cookie Cutter Cakes Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. butter or possibly margarine
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. lowfat milk
• 3 x Large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 c. minced nuts
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 6 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/3 c. light corn syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine Food coloring, optional

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