Sugar Cookie Recipe

COOKIE INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 Cup sifted powdered sugar           

1 Cup margarine (soft)

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

2 1/2 Cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar 

CREAM together sugar & margarine. Mix in egg & flavorings. Blend together dry ingredients. Gradually add to sugar mixture. Blend well. Chill 2 – 3 hours. 

DIVIDE dough in half. Roll out on to a lightly floured board 3/16” thick.  Cut shapes.  Bake on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet for 7 – 8 minutes at 375 degrees.  Do not over bake. 

TIP:  FOR BEST RESULTS USE A PASTRY CLOTH & ROLLING PIN COVER

THE ICING

1 C powered sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. almond flavoring (or flavoring of choice)

ADD milk to desired spreading consistency. Color it with food coloring of your choice.  Add sprinkles, candy, or colored sugar for desired decorating effect.