Hi LeighAnn;
My daughter has made these many times and they are very good.

BETTY CROCKER SUGAR COOKIES

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp, cream of tartar
granulated sugar

Mix powdered sugar, margarine, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16-inch thick on lightly floured clothe covered board. Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters, sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake until edges are light brown, 7-8 minutes.

DECORATED COOKIES
Omit granulated sugar. Frost and decorate cooled cookies with Creamy vanilla Frosting (below), tinted with food colors, if desired. Decorate with colored sugar, small candies, candied fruit or nuts, if desired.

CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 1/2 tsps. vanilla
about 2 Tbsp. milk.

Mix sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk; beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.