Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Store tightly covered. Makes 6 dozen cookies. Remove top sheet of wax paper. Carefully remove cookies from bottom sheet of wax paper.
Place cookies on greased cookie sheets.
Reroll scraps of dough and cut out as many stars as you can. Let stand 3 hours to dry. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until icing is a light brown. Beat egg white and cream of tartar in a small bowl until foamy. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar until icing stands in firm peaks.