SOFT SUGCOOKIES
List of Ingredients
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
1 cup soft butter, margarine lard or hydrogenated shortening
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanillaRecipe
Sift together flour, cream of tarter, salt & soda. Cut in shortening until fine particles form.
Beat the eggs well, add sugar & vanilla. Stir into first mixture & chill 1/2 hour.
Pinch off dough & roll in balls about the size of walnuts. Place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a bottom of a glass which has been dipped in sugar.*
Bake in 375 degree oven for 8~10 minutes.
For variation, sift nutmeg & cinnamon with light brown sugar & sprinkle over top of cookies before baking.
Or roll dough on lightly floured board to about 1/4- inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
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