Crispy sugar cookies. Not too sweet or too plain. Great for holidays or other special occasions or just for any time.
Original recipe makes 5 dozen
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
Directions
- Mix confectioners’ sugar, butter or margarine, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
- Roll into big ball and wrap in plastic wrap and let chill for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2 inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake until edges are a light brown, 6 – 8 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 127 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.2 g
Cholesterol: 23 mg
Fat: 6.4 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Sodium: 88 mg