Christmas Sugar Cookies--Or Anytime - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening (I used Crisco)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Mix the shortening, sugar, vanilla, and eggs till light and fluffy.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Chill 3-4 hours or overnight (I do mine overnight).
On a well-floured surface, roll thin.
Cut in shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Sprinkle sugar on top of them.
Bake 350-375 degrees (depending on oven) for 6-8 minutes depending on your thickness.
Cool on a rack.
You may also decorate them with and icing; there are a couple of good ones on Zaar.