Jean Sparrow's Sugar Cookies

"Jean Sparrow's Sugar Cookies"

I've never made these -- I have NO luck with Sugar cookies!! I did think no one in the world could make better ones than my Nonna; that is, until I tasted Jean's at a Boy Scout function one night -- these are the ULTIMATE sugar cookie so if you CAN make 'em, you SHOULD!!

Mix well in a bowl: 1 C. Soft Butter

1 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond extract

Blend in: 2 1/2 C. Flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar

Cover -- chill for 2-3 hours.

Roll 3/16" thick on lightly floured board. Decorate as desired or just sprinkle with sugar. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes.