Jane’s Sugar Cookies

1 1/2  (2 1/4) cups powdered sugar
1 (1 1/2) cup butter
1 (2) egg
1 (1 1/2) tsp. vanilla
1/2 (3/4)  tsp. almond
2 1/2 (3 3/4)cups flour
1 (1 1/2)tsp. soda
1 (1 1/2) tsp. cream of tartar

Mix sugar and butter.  Add egg and flavoring, mix thoroughly.  Stir dry ingredients together, and blend in.  Refrigerate 2-3 hours.  Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes or until delicately golden.