Creating wonderful Christmas Sugar Cookies is a straightforward process if you follow these steps:

1. Prepare Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth.
4. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until fully combined. If the dough seems too crumbly, mix in the buttermilk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help with rolling and cutting.
7. Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface, and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
8. Cut Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut shapes from the rolled dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
9. Sprinkle: If desired, sprinkle the tops with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

These steps will help ensure your Christmas Sugar Cookies turn out perfectly!