1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
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

Mix powdered sugar, butter, butter, egg, vanilla and almond extract with electric mixer. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar, use a little more flour if needed. Roll into two balls and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours. Roll out 1/2 dough at a time sandwiched between Saran Wrap that is lightly floured and cut into your favorite holiday shape. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 7 to 8 minutes in an oven at 375 degrees. Frost and decorate as desired after cookies have cooled.