Sugar Cookies

My rating: 5 stars
Kids' rating: 5 stars

There's a pound of butter in these cookies. 

I don't think I really need to say anything else about them.

2 cups butter, softened

2 eggs

5 cups flour
2 c sugar

pinch of salt

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in 3 tablespoons milk

Mix all ingredients in mixer, until dough is formed. Shape into a ball and refrigerate. Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. No amount of handling seems to bother this dough- great for children.

Recipe stolen from Mom.