Ingredients

• Cookies:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking sda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Icing:
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup butter

Method

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Cream the butter, shortening and sugar
• Add eggs and vanilla
• In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients
• Combine wet and dry ingredients
• Portion cookies, placing them evenly spaced out on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Notes

• Time and temperature are accurate for an oven that runs hot. Adjust accordingly.

Source: Katelan Prepchuk