Butter Jumble Cookies

Submitted by dannyboy22

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• 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.