3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk or cream

Topping:

1/3 c. sugar
grated rind of 1 orange

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each. Add vanilla and beat again. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk or cream, mixing until a smooth soft dough is formed. Turn out onto a floured surface and roll dough to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into circles with 3-inch biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Make topping by combining sugar and grated orange rind. Sprinkle over each cookie.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen.