Soft Sugar Cookies

• 1 C butter, softened 

• 3/4 C sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp almond extract

• 2 C flour

• 1 tsp cream of tartar 

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Frosting: 

• 1/4 C butter

• 3 C confectioner's sugar 

• 1 tsp almond extract 

• 2 Tbsp hot water

• Food coloring 

In mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts. 

Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add to creamed mixture. 

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 8-10 min. Cool on wire racks. 

For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioner's sugar, almond extract, and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cookies.