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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar (brown and white mixed)
  • 2/3 c. butter or Crisco
  • 1 tsp. vanilla (or lemon extract)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. milk

Method

  • Cream sugar and shortening.
  • Add eggs.
  • Add extract.
  • Sift together cream of tartar, soda, salt and flour.
  • Stir in milk then flour mixture, a small amount at a time.
  • Put in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Roll out and cut to desired shapes.
  • Bake in 350° oven until lightly browned.
  • Ovens vary so it is best to test to see when done.