Heidesand (My Famous Sugar Cookies)

1. 1

   Cream butter or margarine and the sugars in a large bowl til fluffy.

2. 2

   Add egg and vanilla to butter/sugar mixture and blend well.

3. 3

   In another bowl combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Stir flour mixture into butter/sugar mixture til all is incorporated.

5. 5

   Form dough into 1-inch balls (refrigerate for a few hours first if too soft to handle).

6. 6

   Roll balls of dough in sugar (either regular granulated sugar or colored sugar as you prefer), place on an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until very lightly brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.