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SUGAR COOKIES

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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup butter (2 sticks)

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

-- (or other flavoring) --

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar 



* Cream sugar & butter. 

* Mix in eggs & flavors. 

* Blend dry ingredients. 

* Gradually add dry ingredients to wet. 

* Refrigerate 2-3 hours. 

* Preheat oven to 375°.  

* Divide dough in half.  

* Roll dough to 1/4" thick. 

* Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters 

* Sprinkle with sugar. 

* Bake 7-10 minutes.

* Decorate as desired.