Butter Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups +2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Method

  • Cream together the butter, sugars and egg. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and vanilla.
  • Roll into small balls and place about 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet; dip bottom of a butter glass in granulated sugar and press down to form cookies. Use a cookie press if you have one.
  • Bake in 375F degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Do not let them brown.
  • Remove cookies to racks and cool before adding to the cookie jar.

Notes

  • Yield:
  • "3 dozen"