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Cut Out Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup margarine
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar

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.  
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Divide dough into halves.  Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board.
Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2 inch cookie cutters; place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake until edges are light brown, 7 to 8 minutes.

* about 5 dozen

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