MeMa Christmas Cookies

Dough

• 2 cups soft butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 1/2 cups sifted flour
• food coloring (optional)

Icing

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 egg white
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 dash salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cookies: Measure all ingredients into separate bowls.

2. 2

   Cream together butter and sugar.

3. 3

   Blend in one egg, and vanilla.

4. 4

   Gradually blend in flour.

5. 5

   Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

6. 6

   Roll 1/4 of dough at a time, cut cookies with cookie cutters.

7. 7

   Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 6-9 minutes at 375.

8. 8

   Icing: Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until stiff.

9. 9

   Add vanilla.

10. 10

    Gradually beat in powdered sugar until peaks form.

11. 11

    Divide and add colors.