Sharla's Danish Butter Cookies

Sharla is my best friend's mom and every christmas she always gave us these cookies.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 32 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup sweet butter
• 1  egg
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

1. ream butter & sugar together.
2. Add egg.
3. Mix dry ingredients, sifted once, add a little at a time.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Roll into small balls about the size of a walnut.
6. Flatten with fork or spoon (Optional: Sprinkle color sugar on top before baking for xmas colors, easter, 4th of July, etc.).
7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 mins or til lightly golden brown.