Sugar Cookies

1/2 C butter, softened
1 C sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 C flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Mix sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl and slowly blend with sugar mixture. Let dough chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.

After dough is chilled, roll out dough on a floured surface. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. (The thicker the better in my opinion) Use favorite cookie cutter of your choice and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on rack and right after they are cooled, cover them!

I don't like to cook mine until they are browned because the softer the better. Play around with baking time until you find your desired texture.