Sugar-Butter Cookies

Mom's Sugar Cookies

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted if clumpy
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 cup flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Cream together the sugar, butter, extracts and egg. Sift the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and slowly add to the sugar mixture until well blended. Refrigerate until firm. Roll out on a lightly floured board to 1/4 thick and cut in delightful shapes. Bake 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees.