Sugar Cookies

Most sugar cookie recipes are tricky, they have a tendency to be tasteless and sometimes dry.  These come out good and are great for decorating!  Makes 24 or so depending on the size cookie cutter that you use.

1 cup margarine

1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1 egg

1 t. vanilla

1/2 t. almond extract

2 1/2 cups flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. cream of tarter

Preheat oven to 350 ~ Mix margarine and sugar and beat until fluffy.  Add egg and flavorings, mis in soda and cream of tarter, then add flour.  Wrap in a disc and chill for at least an hour. (no more than 24 to prevent drying out)

Roll to 1/4' thick and cut with cookie cutters.  Leave room between cookies on baking sheet for spreading (I like to use parchment paper).  Bake 8 minutes until set but not brown.

Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with sugars or decorations.