Mary's Sugar Cookies


Makes about 60

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

Mix together sugar and butter. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well. Blend in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours. Heat oven to 375 F. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on edges.

Note: Source: This recipe was donated by a reader in 1999. We were later told that this is an old Betty Crocker recipe, and we found it (in slightly altered form) in an out-of-print cookbook called "Betty Crocker's Cooky Book," printed in 1963. A similar recipe is also on Betty Crocker's website.


Reviews of Mary's Sugar Cookies:

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  A cookie baker  Dec 23, 2011
Would make this again.
To: The Cookie Baker....the granulated sugar does not need a measurement because its just for sprinkling on the cookies. : ) five stars

  A cookie baker in Washington State  Dec 22, 2011
Would make this again.
Cookie Baker, read the directions! You use the granulated sugar to sprinkle on top... five stars

  Kat in Connecticut  Dec 17, 2011
Would make this again.
I have made these cookies two years in a row and perfected them this year. I go heavy on the almond extract and light on the cream of tartar. Fabulous flavor and texture. I use airbake pans so there's never any trouble with burning. One batch makes plenty of cookies to decorate. five stars

  The Best Baker in Madison, Wi  Dec 17, 2011
Would make this again.
This recipie is amazing! I just tried this for the first time today while making Christmas cookies with my step grandma and other family. I am so excited for next year making it again; I am looking very forward to it. I am also looking forward to eating the delicious dough!! Yummyyy! ;) five stars

  A cookie baker  Dec 17, 2011
Would make this again.
There is no measurement for the listed granulated sugar; how could there be all these positive reviews of a recipe missing an ingredient? five stars

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