Faith's Sugar Cookies

Oven 375

Mix:
1 c butter, softened (not margarine)
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 egg
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. almond extract

Blend in:
2 1/2 c flour
1 t. baking soda

Roll dough into 3 balls
Cover and chill: 2-3 hours

Take out only one all at time.
Roll out 3/8" thick, cut into shapes place on cookie sheet.

Bake 7-8 minutes on middle rack.
Cool on cookie racks.

Icing:
1 LB powdered sugar
1 large egg white

Beat
-add small amount of water to right consistency
- put in smaller bowls and stir in color (if applicable)
- sprinkle or decorate immediately as frosting will harden