Mom's Deluxe Sugar Cookies

Posted by Kathryn @ 3:09 PM

What makes a cookie deluxe? I really am not sure here, but I do know that they leap off the plate... especially when I sandwich raspberry jam in between two cookies. I like the very smooth texture that using confectioners sugar ensures.... I have been known to search out only confectioners sugar based shortbread cookies... it may not be traditional but boy is it good

1 c butter soft
11/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. Cream of tarter
1 tsp. Baking Soda

Beat Butter with sugar then egg and extracts. Finally add the dry ingredients slowly. Chill dough for 2-3 hours.

Preheat oven to 375 roll out dough anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Make sure to leave space around the cookies as they may spread significantly. It may be worth chilling the cut cookies prior to baking if you have an intricate cookie cutter or want to reduce spreading.

Bake 7-8 minutes until light brown on edges. Remove cookies from sheet immediately to cooling racks.