Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Source: Mom
Yield: 5 1/2 dozen

1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 Tb. cream
3 c. flour
maraschino cherries

1. Snip cherries in half.
2. Sour cream by adding a drop or two of lemon juice.
3. Cream margarine in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar and salt.
4. Add eggs, vanilla, almond, and cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
5. Add flour at low speed. Chill dough for 1 hour or more.
6. Roll into balls. Using a drinking glass bottom dripped in sugar, slightly flatten cookies. Place 1/2 a cherry on each cookie.
7. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.


I've never had a sugar cookie this good. Soft, flavorful, and just overall wonderful. 

Snickerdoodle Variation:

Roll dough into balls, and then roll into cinnamon sugar.  Place on cookie sheet and slightly flatten.  Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.