1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. confectioners' (powdered) sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Granulated sugar or colored sugar

Mix butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Blend in flour, soda and cream of tartar. Cover. Chill for 2-3 hours.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough out, about a third at a time, until it is 1/8 inch thick. Use a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned on the edge.

Makes about 5 dozen 1/2 inch cookies. This recipe doubles well.

The key to good sugar cookies is to roll the dough thin enough to have a crispy cookie. Red and green sugars are perfect for the holidays!