Cookies

1. 1. 1. Mix

         Cream butter and sugar together.
      2. Add vanilla, milk & soda. Eggs (one at a time), salt, cream of tartar, 3 cups of flour – slowly.
      3. Add enough more flour to make the dough able to be rolled.
      4. Chill

         Chill for an hour at least.
      5. Roll and shape

         Roll dough out on floured cookie sheet. Try not to add too much flour when rolling.
      6. Cut out shapes.
      7. Bake

         Bake at 400 for about 6 minutes. Don’t over bake. Let sit on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to rake to cool. Frost and decorate once cooled.

Frosting

1. 1. Add softened butter and vanilla to the mixing bowl and mix until completely combined.
   2. Add Powdered Sugar and beat on low until it is incorporated. Then move mixer up to medium-high speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
   3. Add milk a little bit at a time until frosting is the proper consistency.