Beat
butter until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes on medium speed of electric hand-held mixer.
Add sugar gradually, beating well. Add egg and beat in. Combine flour, soda, salt, and
cream of tartar; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in
vanilla. Sharpe dough into a ball. Roll dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on wax paper. Cut
into desired shapes and place 2 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle dough
with sugar crystals before baking, if using sugar crystals. Bake at 350 degrees for 12
minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks and decorate if desired.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on size. |
