1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 sm. c. butter
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 heaping c. sugar
8 tsp. milk
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour

Cream butter, add sugar and eggs. Combine with flour sifted with soda and cream of tartar. Add milk alternately. Mix soft. Drop by spoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen. Ice and decorate if desired.