Best Sugar Cookies

Cream the powdered sugar and butter

Add vanilla, almond extract and egg and combine well

Sift together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar

Add to sugar mixture and stir until well combined

Chill at least 2 to 3 hours before rolling to about ¼ inch thickness on lightly floured surface

Cut with heart-shaped cutter (or other shape), and place on lightly greased cookie sheets

Bake in preheated 375℉ (190℃) oven 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned

Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size of cookie cutters

NOTE: For a fun variation, spread thawed Frozen Whipped Topping on one heart-shaped cookie, about ¾ inch thick

Place another cookie the same size on top

Repeat with as many cookies as desired

Freeze on cookie sheets about 4 hours, or until firm

Quickly remove from sheets, and pack in an airtight container for freezer

May be kept frozen up to 2 weeks.