Ingredients
1 C. butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour (sifted)
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Ornamental Frosting:
1/4 cup butter or marg
4 c. powdered sugar
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
A little milk or cream (to make spreading consistency)
Preparation
Cream butter, add sugar gradually. Add the eggs 1 at a time. Stir in the vanilla and add the dry ingredients. Chill overnight or for 3 to 4 hours. Roll out and cut into desired shapes. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 6 to 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
