INGREDIENTS:
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1 c. butter (butter may be used)
2 c. flour
Work like pie crust. Add:
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract, if desired
DIRECTIONS:
This dough can be rolled and rerolled as often as necessary for cutting desired shapes. Will not get tough. Frost with favorite powdered sugar icing and decorate. Also may be rolled in balls and pressed flat to 1/4 inch. Bake at 300 to 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
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