Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. margarine or 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
granulated sugar

Preparation

Mix powdered sugar, margarine, egg, vanilla and almond extract.
Mix in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0. Divide dough into halves.
Roll each half 3/16-inch thick on lightly floured surface.
Cut into shapes.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Place on nonstick or lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake until edges are light brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
Makes about 5 dozen 2-inch cookies.