In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes.

Add in 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks and mix until combined.

Add in vanilla and almond extract; mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Slowly (about a cup at a time) add flour to butter mixture and combine.

Mix ingredients until combined.

Put dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. When ready, heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Roll dough out, cut out cookies in alphabet shapes, and bake for 6-8 minutes.