Butter Jumble Cookies

This is my grandmother's recipe. These cookies were always a favorite at Christmas.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 24-30 cookies

Ingredients

• 4  cups flour
• 2  cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 lb butter
• 2  eggs
• 5  tablespoons milk
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
•  colored sprinkles

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar together.
2. Blend in eggs and milk.
3. Blend in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. 4 cups of flour is the quantity from the original recipe. I find that I need to add a little more flour to get a better consistency for rolling out the dough.
4. Chill for 1 hour.
5. Roll and cut as desired. I like to roll them out a little thin. This makes them crispy like my grandmother used to make. Use a well floured surface and rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking.
6. Place on a lightly greased or nonstick cookie sheet.
7. Sprinkle with colored sugar sprinkles.
8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven.