Sugar Cookies Bakery-Style

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups sifted flour (measure after sifting)

Cream sugar and butter. Add egg and extracts.

Mix together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Stir into creamed mixture. Chill 2 or 3 hours or overnight.

Roll out on a lightly powdered board until dough is 1/4 inch (for crisper cookies) to 1/2 inch thick (for soft cookies.) Cut with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes at 350 degrees F.