Preheat oven to 180°C (360 Fahrenheit). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter, sugar and egg in a large bowl until just combined. Add the flour, vanilla, cinnamon and almond extract and beat until the mixture just comes together.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead until smooth. Shape into a disc. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 mins to chill.

Step 3

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until 3mm thick. Use a pastry cutter to cut cookie people from the dough, rerolling excess. Place on the lined tray. Bake for 10-12 mins or until light golden. Cool on the tray.

Decorate with icing eyes, white icing and writing icing.