Mary's sugar cookies (Amy Penwell's family)

  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 8 mins
  • 120 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 and 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Preparation

Step 1

Cream sugar and butter, mix in egg and flavorings.

Step 2

Blend dry ingredients together and stir into sugar mixture.

Step 3

Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Divide dough in half and roll out on a lightly floured pastry cloth to 3/16 inch thick.

Step 5

Cut as desired, sprinkle with sugar.

Step 6

Place on lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly golden.