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

Beat first 3 ingredients together thoroughly. Add vanilla, then remaining ingredients. Add just enough flour to roll and cut in favorite shapes (best to chill the dough for 1 hour before rolling and cutting into shapes). Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.