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
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. Heat 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.
Note: Source: This recipe was donated by a reader in 1999. We were later told that this is an old Betty Crocker recipe, and we found it (in slightly altered form) in an out-of-print cookbook called "Betty Crocker's Cooky Book," printed in 1963. A similar recipe is also on Betty Crocker's website.
Dec 11, 2008
Would make this again.
I've used this from my Mom's BC cookbook ever since I can remember! I live at a higher altitude, so I have to reduce the butter a bit, add a little more flour and a touch of water, increase the temp slightly, only make tiny cookies, and watch them like a hawk! But they are still the best cookies ever -- Melt in your mouth!
A cookie baker Dec 10, 2008
Would make this again.
These are also great because they come out completely flat so they are easy to ice! Love this recipe!!!!
Andrea in Cincinnati, OH Nov 28, 2008
Would make this again.
Have made these cookies for 35 years and they are a family favorite from when I was a kid and know for my grown kids. Originally, I found in my mother's Betty Crocker Cookie Book (1963) which was recently reprinted. Absolutely, the best!
tjo in wisc. Nov 21, 2008
Would make this again.
This is a classic, I have been baking these for years. They always turn out and the dough is very easy to work with. Would not make any other sugar cookie. Happy Holidays!
A cookie baker in oregon Nov 19, 2008
Would make this again.
The cookies were faboulous! I absolutely loved them.
A cookie baker Nov 16, 2008
Would make this again.
Awesome!!
Clare in Mentor, Ohio Oct 30, 2008
Would make this again.
I've made these cookies for years. I have the 1963 Betty Crocker Cookie Book. It's old and greasy. This is the best cookie recipe there is. I've tried many.
ashely in cali May 14, 2008
Would make this again.
i loved this recipe we made it in foods class and i feel in love. this is the best tasting cookie ever!! it takes like a cookie from the bakery the almond extract gives it this taste that i cant put down
A cookie baker in Rin - California Feb 11, 2008
Would make this again.
Thank-you, Thankyou! I have used this cookie recipe for almost 40 years. I still have the Betty Crocker Cookie Cook book but it has fallen apart; it is in pieces now. I went to find the recipe for Valentine's Day; the page was gone!! I came over to the computer, typed in the name of the cookie, and voila here it is. Thanks, this is the best sugar cookie!
A cookie baker in Michigan Dec 26, 2007
Would make this again.
I have looked for this receipt for year's. Thanks to you for putting it online. There are the best sugar cookies ever.
Thanks again
