1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Dissolve soda in milk and add to creamed mixture. Add the flour, salt, and mix well. chill dough for 1 hour. Roll dough very thin on floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 450 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before decorating. Yield: 6-8 dozen cookies.