Uncle Eddie'S Favorite Sugar Cookies
["1 c. butter", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Cream the butter and vanilla.", "Add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.", "Sift dry ingredients together.", "Add gradually to creamed mixture.", "Chill thoroughly (at least 3 hours).", "Roll on a well floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch.", "Cut in desired shapes.", "Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 6 to 8 minutes.", "Cool slightly on cookie sheet; remove to rack to finish cooling.", "Decorate!"]
["butter", "vanilla", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "cream of tartar", "soda", "salt"]