Soft Sugar Cookies

by Jennifer Shopinski

1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cream of tarter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Frosting:
3 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. almond extract
2 to 4 T. hot water
Food coloring (opt)

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Combine the flour, cream of tarter, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon fulls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For Frosting: In a bowl, combine confectioners sugar, butter, almond extract and enough water to acheive desired consistency. Tint with food coloring, if desired. Frost cookies. Yeild about 6 dozen.