• Mix the sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, mix the milk and baking soda until the baking soda is fully dissolved. Then add to the sugar mixture.
• Slowly add in the flour, mixing as you go, until everything is mixed fully. 
• Place cookie dough in the fridge for at least an hour to allow for it to chill. Do not try to roll the warm dough, it will stick.
• Remove cookie dough from the fridge and roll out on a freshly floured surface. Cookies can be rolled thin and they will stay soft and fluffy when cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place parchment paper over a cookie sheet.
• Cook cookies for 5-6 minutes then remove from the oven. Cool on a rack.
• Once completely cooled, frost and decorate!

ICING

• Sift powdered sugar into a large bowl.
• Add 6 teaspoons of milk, the corn syrup, and almond extract to the bowl and mix.
• Add up to an additional 2 teaspoons of milk to get desired consistency.
• Separate into additional bowls if you want to make more colors and add food coloring.