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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease two cookie sheets

In a large Bowl of an electric mixer at medium speed, mix just until blended.

2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Add and mix well 1 large egg

In a separate bowl, mix together

2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt

Add to the butter mixture and mix at low speed until well combined.

Have on hand.

Colored sanding sugar.

shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls. Arrange the balls 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork ( to prevent your fork from sticking to the cookie dough, dip it occasionally in powdered sugar).

Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with colored sanding sugar.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly colored around the edges. Let cool in pan for five minutes and then remove to rack to cool completely.

Makes four dozen cookies