Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract.

Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually

add to creamed mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto

ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10n minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire

racks to cool.

For frosting:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioner's sugar, almond

extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food

coloring, if desired. Frost the cookies.