GiGi’s Cracked Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/4 cup of sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

3. 3

   Beat butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).

4. 4

   Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.

5. 5

   Gradually add flour mixture into four parts, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Shape dough into small balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

7. 7

   Do not flatten.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 minutes or until tops crack and edges are lightly golden.

9. 9

   Do not overcook.