Created by Chocolatll on December 22, 2015
Step 1: Sift flour, cream of tartar and baking soda together. Set aside.
Step 2: Beat butter until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Gradually beat in sugar.
Step 4: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 5: Add vanilla, cocoa and flour mixture, and mix well.
Step 6: Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight (Overnight is better).
Step 7: Preheat oven to 375° F.
Step 8: Roll dough out on floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
Step 9: Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 10: Bake 6-8 minutes, or until firm.
Step 11: Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to rack.
Step 12: Frost with glaze when cool.
Step 13: Glaze: combine powdered sugar and extracts.
Step 14: Slowly blend in enough half-and-half to make a spreadable frosting.
Step 15: Tint with food coloring if desired.