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Ingredients

  • 2 c. oleo or butter, softened
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. soda

Method

  • Mix the oleo or butter and sugar together until creamy by hand or mixer.
  • Add the eggs, cream of tartar, vanilla and soda.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Add the flour, one cup at a time, blending well after each addition.
  • Roll into small balls and press with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes in a heavy pan or 10 minutes on a cookie sheet.
  • Make sure the cookie sheets are cool and cleaned before putting more cookies on them. The dough may be chilled for awhile or overnight to make it easier to handle.