1 c Crisco Vegetable Shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
- Mix shortening and sugars together until creamy.
- Add milk eggs and extract.
- Add flour, soda, tartar, and salt.
- Divide into 3 balls and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Roll to about 1/3 to 1/4 inch thick. These are tender cookies and tend to break if too thin.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Okay to freeze cookies and decorate later.
