12 Cookies of Christmas: Day 11

Here's another one of my Nana's recipes that has been handed down.  You know recipes are going to be good when they're hand written on cards.  You can make these cookies for any occasion.  I made them for Halloween and used themed cookie cutters.  For Christmas, I added in some red food coloring.  The possibilities are endless.

Nana's Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions:
Cream butter and sugar
Mix in egg, vanilla and almond extracts
Blend in dry ingredients
Chill for 2-3 hours
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Press out dough and cut into desired shape
Place on a greased cookie sheet, or sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 7-8 minutes

Missed out on the other 12 Cookies of Christmas?  Check them out here!

Day 1: Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

Day 2: Pecan Wedding Cookie

Day 3: Chocolate Swirl Cookie
Day 4: Chocolate Sugar Cookie
Day 5: Pecan Pie Cookies
Day 6: Chocolate Swirl Meringue
Day 7: Cinnamon Roll Cookie
Day 8: Spritz Cookie
Day 9: Hot Chocolate Cookie
Day 10: Graham Cracker Praline