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

Cream sugar and butter, mix in egg and flavorings. Blend in dry ingredients. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Divide dough in half, and roll out on a lightly floured board to 3/16 inch. Cut with floured cookie cutters and place on baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar, if you are not going to decorate with icing. Bake 7-8 minutes or until golden. Makes 5 dozen.