Uncle Eddie'S Favorite Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream the butter and vanilla.
Add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Add gradually to creamed mixture.
Chill thoroughly (at least 3 hours).
Roll on a well floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
Cut in desired shapes.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool slightly on cookie sheet; remove to rack to finish cooling.
Decorate!