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Frosted Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1½ c. powdered sugar
  • 2½ c. flour
  • 1 c. softened butter
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. almond flavoring

Directions

(Good to double). Cream butter and sugar, add egg, vanilla, and almond; mix. Add dry ingredients; mix. Refrigerate 1 hour plus or overnight. Roll ⅛ inch thick, cut shapes, bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes.

Frosting

Ingredients

  • ¼ c. softened butter
  • 4 c. confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ⅓-½ c. milk or cream
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • food coloring

Directions

Blend all, add desired amount of food coloring. Let cookies cool then frost.