Heirloom Brown Sugar Cookies

These easy, crisp cookies are a family favorite. the recipe was originally called “fork cookies.”

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

Set aside.

Cream together butter , brown sugar and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy , using electric mixer at medium speed.

Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

Gradually stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture , blending well.

Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.

Place balls , about 3 inches apart , on greased baking sheets.

Flatten with floured fork in one direction.

Bake in 375f oven 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from baking sheets.

Cool on racks.

Makes 6 dozen.

Farm journal.

all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs