Mom's Favorite Sugar Cookies

By SAEB

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Details

Servings 5
Cooking time 7mins
Adapted from mccormick.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix sugar and butter until creamy. Add in egg and extracts.

Sift together the dry ingredients, stir into the sugar/egg mixture. Refrigerate this dough for 2 to 3 hours.

Divide dough in half and roll out one half at a time* on lightly floured board to about 3/16 inch thickness.
Cut with floured cookie cutter.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar, place on lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 7 to 8 minutes, or until delicately golden.