Deluxe Sugar Cookies - (Cookie Cutter Type) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
colored sprinkles
candy sprinkles

Preparation

Mix thoroughly butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla. Blend in baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Divide the dough in half, and roll each half of dough 3/16\" inch thick on a lightly floured or cloth-covered board.
Cut into desired shapes and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Decorate with colored sugar or candy sprinkles.
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on the edges.