Alice's Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
granulated sugar

Instructions:

Mix together sugar and butter.
Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well.
Blend in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Divide dough in half. Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Cut into desired shapes; sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on edges.