Elizabeth's Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

1. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix sugar and butter. Add the egg and vanilla mixing thoroughly.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Blend into butter mixture.

4. Refrigerate dough 2 to 3 hours.

5. Divide dough in half and roll 3/16 inch thick on floured surface.

6. Cut dough with cookie cutter and sprinkle with sugar.

7. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake 7 to 8 minutes or until delicately golden.