Mom's Sugar Cookies

1 pound butter= 4 cubes
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

Mix together then add:
7 cups of flour
4 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

Mix with wet ingredients slowly
May need to add more flour if sticky
Bake 350 for 7 mins

Favorite Frosting

1/3 cup butter softened but not melted
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk (or more)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

In a mixing bowl, beat butter slowly with the powdered sugar. Add milk and continue to beat. Add vanilla, and salt. If needed, more milk to make frosting spreading consistency. Color with food coloring if desired.