Priscilla'S Cut-Out Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (if using self-rising four, omit soda and cream of tartar)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Preparation

Mix butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract thoroughly.
Blend in flour, soda and cream of tartar.
Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0; divide dough in half and roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured board.
Cut into desired shapes. Decorate, if desired.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes or until light brown on edge.
If desired, frost when cooled.