1 c. butter or shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Add dry ingredients and mix together. Roll out an cut out into desired shapes. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.