Recipe of the Day – Deluxe Sugar Cookies

Deluxe Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened, Do Not Substitute
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
Granulated sugar

Mix thoroughly butter, confectioners sugar, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Blend in the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for about 2 hours. Heat oven to 375 F. Divide the dough in half. Roll out each half to about 3/16 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with the granulated sugar. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the edges.

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