Deluxe Sugar Cookies - (Cookie Cutter Type)

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• colored sprinkles
• candy sprinkles

Directions

1. 1

   Mix thoroughly butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla. Blend in baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

3. 3

   Divide the dough in half, and roll each half of dough 3/16" inch thick on a lightly floured or cloth-covered board.

4. 4

   Cut into desired shapes and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Decorate with colored sugar or candy sprinkles.

5. 5

   Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on the edges.