3 c. flour
1/2 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 scant tsp. cream of tartar
1 scant tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
3 eggs, beaten lightly

Place the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl, or mixer bowl. With dough hook, or by hand, mix like pie crumbs, until it forms into crumbs. Add eggs; blend until all dry ingredients are moistened. Chill overnight, covered with plastic wrap.

Roll thin; sprinkle with some sugar, if you like. Cut into desired shapes. Bake in preheated 350 oven, depending on thickness, for 12 to 15 minutes.