These sugar cookies have won raves from all who have tried them. They are soft and have a light and delicate flavor. They're great for Christmastime cut outs.
Ingredients
- margarine: 1 cup
- ½ cups white sugar: 1 piece
- eggs: 3 piece
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- ½ cups all-purpose flour: 3 piece
- cream of tartar: 2 tsp
- baking soda: 1 tsp
- salt: 0.5 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Cream the margarine and add the sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at time, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt gradually to the creamed mixture, stirring in by hand. Cover and chill dough overnight.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and cut into your favorite shapes. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes or until cookie has a golden appearance.
