Make It Monday...

This recipe is really from my friend Jodie, but I made them this weekend for Lyndsey's cookie party. They turned out really well...almost as good as Jodie's!

Frosted Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 cup powder sugar

1 cup butter, softened

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp almost extract

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cream of tartar

Mix sugar and butter until well blended. Add egg and flavorings. Mix well. Stir in dry ingredients. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes.

For frosting:

2 cups powder sugar

1/4 cup shortening

2 tbs milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

food coloring (optional)

Mix together sugar and shortening. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla until smooth and stiff (you can add a little more milk, if needed). Color with food coloring if desired. Frost cookies.