Grammie’S Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Mix flour, cream of tartar, salt and soda in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter or shortening. Sometimes I do half butter and half shortening because I like the flavor of the butter. I know, I know - shortening? Might as well schedule your angioplasty before you make these, but listen up -the original recipe called for lard. Lard, I tell you! See how much I care about your health?

3. 3

   When the butter or shortening or whatever is cut in, make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   In a smaller bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the sugar and vanilla.

5. 5

   Pour the egg mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. It will be slightly difficult but it eventually comes together.

6. 6

   When everything is incorporated, use a small ice cream scoop or roll the dough into 1-2 inch balls. At this point you may also roll out the dough and cut with cookie cutters.

7. 7

   Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a drinking glass. Sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon sugar mixture (3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon).

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   Bake 8-10 minutes at 375F. They should be barely browned along the edge.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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