Sugar Cookies - Chelle

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup butter, 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 or colored sugar 

• Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
• Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet
• Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack
   
  Frosting
   1/3 cup of liquid for
  2 lbs of sugar
  1 lb of butter.
  
  I like my frosting creamier, so I use almost the full 1/3 cup of liquid. I sometimes add more vanilla after tasting.