Butter Cream Cookies and Icing

Buttercream Cookies

1 Cup Butter softened (or margarine)
1½ Cup Powdered (Confectioners) Sugar
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla

Mix together Butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla.

2½ Cups flour
1tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cream of Tartar

In a smaller bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

Blend together the four mixture with the butter mixture.

Chill overnight (minimum of 2-3 hours)

Roll dough, and use cookie cutters.

Bake at 375º for 6-8 minutes or until the edges just start to prown.

Makes about 2-4 dozen depending on cookie sizes.

Butter Cream Icing

Equal Parts Shortening to Butter
Add Powdered Sugar to consistency
Pinch of salt
splash of Vanilla
Milk to thin or to consistency.