Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies- By Maria Nelson

Ingredients:
1& 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar
1 C. Margarine or butter, softened
1 Egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 & 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Granulated Sugar (optional-frosting is better)


Directions:
Mix powdered sugar, margarine, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover dough and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Divide dough into halves. Roll each half to about 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured board.
Cut into desired shapes with 2 to2&1/2 inch cookie cutters. If desired, sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Bake until edges are very light brown, 6-8 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.
Frost with a buttercream frosting (store bought or homemade) Decorate with candies if desired.

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