1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add egg and flavoring. Add sifted flour and other dry ingredients. Roll dough thin. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.