Sugar Cookies IV

Crispy sugar cookies. Not too sweet or too plain. Great for holidays or other special occasions or just for any time.

• Calories: 127 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.

Step 3

Roll into big ball and wrap in plastic wrap and let chill for at least 3 hours.

Step 4

Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2 inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake until edges are a light brown, 6 - 8 minutes.