Creamy Christmas Butter Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 cookie sheets.

2. 2

   In a large bowl of an electric mixer at medium speed, mix butter, sugar and vanilla just until blended.

3. 3

   Add the egg and mix well.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix at low speed until well combined.

5. 5

   Shape the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Arrange the balls 2-inches apart on the cookie sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork as you would a peanut butter cookie. Do this one time. To prevent the fork from sticking to the cookie dough;, dip it occasionally in confectioners' sugar. Sprinkle tops of the cookies with colored sanding sugar.

6. 6

   Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly colored around the edges. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.