Butter Cookies

Almost every country has a butter cookies recipe.  Butter cookies are great for a holiday cookie exchange or for just putting on a few pounds to keep warm this holiday season. Cookies are the best thing about my Grandma's house during Christmas time. My dad's side of the family gathers at my grandmother's house in her house is a formal dining room table on it sweets from Buckeyes to Butterballs; I am in heaven.

Ingredients- 

1 cup softened butter 

1 teaspoon cream of tartar 

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup white sugar 

3 2/3 cornstarch

3 eggs 

Utensils- 

Mixing bowl 

Cookie sheets

Preheat oven to 375 degrees 

In your mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sugar and eggs until creamy. Add in the cream of tartar, baking powder and cornstarch; mix until combined. Butter the cookie sheets and roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Bake for  9-11 minutes. 

Let cool and enjoy!