Nana's Sugar Cookies

Yields:	12 servings
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3/4	cup	margarine	soft
1 1/2	cups	powdered sugar
2	each	egg whites
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2 1/2	cups	flour, unbleached all-purpose	or
1	teaspoon	baking powder
1	teaspoon	cream of tartar

In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar; add the egg white and vanilla extract.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and cream of tartar; gradually add to margarine mixture.

Cover the bowl and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees; lightly coat cookie sheets with cooking spray.

Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface; cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.

Decorate with colored sugar, if desired.

Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until slightly golden.

You may decorate with frosting after cookies are cooled.

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