Butter Cookies
Shirley Ann Carter
Ingredients
-
1/2
Teaspoons
Salt
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1 7/8
Teaspoons
Cream of Tartar
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1 7/8
Teaspoons
Baking Soda
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3 7/8
Cups
Sifted Flour
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1 7/8
Teaspoons
Vanilla
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1 7/8
Egg
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1 1/2
Cups
Sifted Powdered Sugar
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1 7/8
Cups
Butter
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.