Ingredients
1-1/2 cups butter, softened3 cups packed brown sugar3 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (bowl will be full.)
Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
