Aunt Esther's Sugar Cookies

I have no idea who Aunt Esther is/was, but I'd sure like to thank her for this recipe. The first time I tasted these, I asked my friend if they'd share the recipe-- and they did! I've made many delicious sugar cookie recipes, but this one is now ranked #1 favorite cookie all all time-- by my family and friends. When cooked, they are crispy and buttery. You can use only vanilla extract, but now I'm enjoying adding pure almond extract...my favorite! Either way, they're like potato chips in that I promise you can't eat just one.