Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 3 1/2 cup sifted enriched flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream butter.
2. Add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla.
5. Sift together dry ingredients.
6. Add gradually to creamed mixture.
7. Chill thoroughly, 3 or 4 hours.
8. On well-floured surface, roll to 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
9. Cut in shapes.
10. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375℉ for 6 to 8 minutes.
11. Cool slightly on cookie sheet.
12. Remove to rack.
13. Makes about 8 dozen cookies, rolled thin.