The Best Sugar Cookies

1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar

In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill about 3 hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Do not over-bake. Cool on a wire rack.

Frosting:

4 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp. margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 to 3 tbsp. milk
food coloring

Beat sugar, margarine, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in milk until smooth and thick. Divide into separate bowls and add food colorings.

Frost cookies.