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

Mix softened butter and sugar. Add egg and flavorings. Mix thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients. Blend into sugar-butter mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2-3 hours. Best if refrigerated overnight. Roll out the dough on a flour-covered surface. Cut with your favorite cookie cutters. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until barely golden around edges.

You can either sprinkle these cookies with colored sugar before baking or wait until they are cool and decorate with frosting, etc. Makes GREAT Christmas cookies! Makes about 4 dozen cookies.