3 C. all-purpose
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C. butter or margarine
1 C. sugar
2 eggs
3 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking
soda and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter
or margarine for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in the
eggs, milk and vanilla until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat
until just mixed. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake
in a 375° oven for 8 to 11 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are
golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Butter Frosting: In a small bowl, beat 1/3 C. of butter or margarine until fluffy.
Gradually add 2 C. of sifted powdered sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in 1/4
C. of milk and 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla. (Add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. of orange or 1/4 tsp.
of peppermint or almond flavoring if desired). Slowly beat in 2 1/2 C. more
sifted powdered sugar. Beat in additional milk, if needed, to make the frosting
spread-able. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired