Nancy Hutchins Sugar Cookies

prep time:
30 min
total time:
2.5 hr
Makes 5 dozen
BradBrad Dormanen

Simple Sugar cookie recipe

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup soft margarine or butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cram of tartar
  • Granulated sugar or other items for decorations

directions

  • 1

    Mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and almond extract

  • 2

    Mix in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar

  • 3

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours

  • 4

    Heat oven to 375

  • 5

    Divide dough in half

  • 6

    Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick on floured board

  • 7

    Cut into desired shapes

  • 8

    Sprinkle with granulated sugar or decoration

  • 9

    Place on lightly greased baking sheet

  • 10

    Bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are just turning brown

  • 11

    Makes 5 dozen 2 inch cookies (amount will vary depending on size of cookies)

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