My grandma was an awesome baker. She would always send us cookies and treats at Christmas. Here sugar cookies were the best!
Grandma’s frosted sugar cookies
* 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
* 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* ½ tsp. almond extract
* 2 ½ cups flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp cream of tartar
Thoroughly mix butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Blend in flour, soda and cream of tartar. Cover; chill 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on edge.
Cool on wire racks. frost when completely cool.
Makes about 5 dozen.
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