Mary got this wonderful recipe from her grandmother. She usually doubles the recipe because they get eaten so quickly. They are a favorite of her girls. Mary is happy to share this yummy recipe with all of you… it’s the perfect old-fashioned butter cookie!! 

• 1 stick butter (must use butter)
• ½ C. powdered sugar
• ½ tsp. baking soda 

Cream all together and let stand for 10 minutes. 

• 1 C. flour
• ½ tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/8 tsp. salt 

Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture after 10 minutes are up. 
 

Place heaping teaspoon fulls on a greased cookie sheet and flatten them with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees until light brown. Let them cool… and enjoy them!!