1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 egg
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. almond flavor
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavor
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and flavoring. Blend in dry ingredients. Roll out on lightly floured board to 1/4" thick. Dip cutters in flour. Bake on cookie sheet about 8 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle on colored sugars before baking if you wish, or can be frosted after baking.