Butter Cookies

Name Author Other Erin Carter Shirley Ann Carter Clara Dean Patricia Griffin Ethel Heider Ethel Lancaster Martha Tedrow Sara Villat Type Appetizer Dessert Entree Salad Side Dish Soup Ingredients Instructions Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy.  Add egg and vanilla, stir until completely combined.  Sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Mix until the  dough forms a ball.  Roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/8 inch thick.  Cut into desired shapes. Bake 10-12 minutes in a preheated 375 degree oven. Wait until completely cool to decorate.