Brown Edge Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add egg and flavorings.
3. 3
   Mix salt, soda and cream of tartar to flour; add to mixture.
4. 4
   Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet; press down with floured glass, about 1 inch apart.
5. 5
   (Use only a portion of the teaspoon for smaller cookies.)
6. 6
   To flatten, dip cup or glass into flour and press down on raw cookie.
7. 7
   Decorate center of cookies with a cherry, piece of candied fruit or walnut or pecan piece before baking.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 10 minutes, until edge is light brown.
9. 9
   Take off sheet immediately.
10. 10
    Makes approximately 3 to 4 dozen cookies.