COOKIES:

Cream margarine with sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add combined dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Roll out 1/8″ thick on floured surface and cut with floured cookie cutter.

Bake at 375 °F for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Lift from pan immediately; cool on racks.

Sprinkle with sugar while still hot. Yields6-7 dozen.

FROSTING:

Beat egg white, cream of tartar and vanilla until foamy.

Beat in icing sugar until frosting stands in peaks and is stiff enough to hold a sharp line when cut through with a knife.

Use plain or divide and tint with food coloring.

Makes ¾  cups.