Melt in your mouth Cutout sugar cookies
1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
1 cup of butter or margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups of unsifted flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of cream of tartar
Icing:
2 cups powder sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 egg white
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
combine all ingredients for the cookies. mix well. Chill dough for 2 hours. roll to desired thickness and use favorite cookie cutters. bake in 350 degree oven for 7-10 minutes. ICING: combine all ingredients. it is best to ice the cookies while they are still warm. |