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

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs and vanilla. Dissolve soda in milk and add to mixture. Sift tartar, flour, and salt. Mix well. Add flour to rest of mixture to form (soft) dough that can be rolled. (I chill mine shortly.) use sprinkles or decorate cut outs. Bake at 450 degrees for 7 minutes. WATCH CAREFULLY - FAST BAKING.