Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Preparation

Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, and mix well.

Shape into two rolls; wrap in plastic. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut rolls into 1/4-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.