Kris Kringle Cookies

KRIS KRINGLE SUGAR CUT OUT COOKIES -- My Gram's Recipe...


1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp soda dissolved in 2 TBSP milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
5 cups flour

cream butter and sugar. when well blended add eggs, vanilla, milk and soda. Mix well. Add 3 cups flour and creme of tartar. Add the rest of flour as needed. Roll out and bake at 375-400 oven. (she didn't say how long) my guess is 8-10 minutes.

Icing.
Scald small amount of milk add confectioners sugar and almond extract.

Enjoy!