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Mix thouroughly butter, confectioner's sugar, egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
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Blend in flour, soda, and cream of tartar.
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Divide dough in half.
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Color equal portions of 1 half with assorted food colorings.
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Leave the other half plain; Cover and chill for 2-3 hours.
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Roll plain half of dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
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Cut with decorative cookie cutters.
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Place on sprayed or greased cookie sheet.
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Roll colored doughs; cut out different shapes to match and fit on top of each plain cookie shape.
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If you wish to hang the cookies on your tree, place a small piece of drinking straw through the top of each cookie before baking.
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Bake 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees F.