Mom's Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Directions

Cream butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.

Beat in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar until mixed.

Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate dough 2 to 3 hours.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have lightly greased baking sheets ready.

Roll out half of dough on lightly floured surface to almost 1/4 Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.

Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Bake until light brown on edges, 7 to 8 minutes.

Cool on wire racks.

For frosting, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in small Beat in milk until spreading consistency. Add food coloring as desired.

Use frosting to decorate cookies. Let stand until frosting sets.

Reviews

Great!!!!! over 6 years ago

the best ever !!!!! thank you..my family loves these and the dough is very easy to handle. over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.