Cinnamon - Chocolate Cutouts

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot not boiling water. Remove from heat and let cool. Cream butter, melted chocolate, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until light. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Stir small bowl into creamed mixture with sour cream until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven at 400 degrees. lightly grease cookie sheets or line  with parchment paper. Roll out dough 1/4 at a time, a quarter inch thick on lightly floured surface, Cut out with cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned but not dark. Remove to wire racks to cool.  Frost with decorator icing.

Decorator Icing
1 egg white
3&1/3cups powedred sugar
1 teaspoon almond or lemon extract
2 to 3 tablespoons water

Beat egg white in large bowl until frothy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until blended. Add almond extract and enough water to moisten. Beat until smooth and glossy.