Slice n' Bake Sugar Cookies

cook time:
9-11 minutes at 350 degrees
SusanSusan

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • colored sugar or other colored sprinkles

directions

  • 1

    In large mixing bowl using electric mixer, blend butter and shortening together for 30 seconds. Add sugar, vanilla, and egg; mix well. Stir together dry ingredients and mix into batter. Divide dough into 2 parts and roll each into a log. Lay each log on a separate piece of waxed paper and roll in colored sprinkles. Wrap up and freeze for 30 minutes.

  • 2

    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice sugar cookies in 1/4 inch slices and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes until set but not browned.

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