Begin by creaming softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Measure one tablespoon of dough for the main part of each paw print, then create three smaller dough balls for the toes. Place them on a cookie sheet.

Slightly flatten the larger ball of dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Remove promptly and press an indent for the paw’s center and toes immediately.

Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. While they cool, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Once cooled, decorate with the icing.