Mary's Sugar Cookies | Cookie Recipes

Mary's Sugar Cookies | Cookie Recipes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Granulated sugar
Beat powdered sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on
medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in vanilla, almond extract and
egg. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and
refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
Heat oven to 375º. Roll half of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick on lightly
floured cloth-covered surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place about 2
inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with granulated
sugar. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie
sheet to wire rack.