Mary's Sugar Cookies

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.

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gail in massachusetts Dec 23, 2008
Would make this again.
I have used this recipe for over 20 years and it is the best "sugar cookie" recipe..people are surprised by the unexpected flavors of cream of tartar and almond extract as opposed to the traditional bland sugar cookie taste and find themselves eating more than one! I always wind up having to give out the recipe! You will not be disappointed with this cookie recipe! five stars

A cookie baker in Long Beach , California Dec 22, 2008
Would make this again.
Ever since I can remember these are the cookies we would make every year for santa. Best recipe out there for sugar cookies!! five stars

Lisa in Naples, FL Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
Have made this recipe for years and they always turn out great. Merry Christmas! five stars

Jan in Branson MO Dec 19, 2008
Would make this again.
Absolutely the best Sugar Cookie recipe. These have been a Christmas family tradition for almost 40 years. I misplaced my poor, old, dog-eared, original Betty Crocker Cookie Cookbook during a kitchen remodel and was so glad to find the recipe online. Thanks! I'm happy, my kids, grandkids and great-grandkids are happy! five stars

Cookie Baker in MN Dec 18, 2008
Would make this again.
I have made these cookies for over 40 years - they are my family's favorites. A tip to make rolling them out easier - mix a little powdered sugar with the flour and the cookies do not become tough as they sometimes do with just flour. five stars

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