1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream the first 2 ingredients well. Beat in eggs and vanilla; add soda and salt. Mix well. Blend in flour. Pinch out a small amount of dough and roll in sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.