2 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. firm butter
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar, salt and powdered sugar into large bowl. Add butter and shortening. Mix at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Blend egg and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients. Mix only until blended. Dough will be fairly soft. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten with bottom of a glass to 1/4 inch. Make sure to dip glass in sugar before flattening. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned. Makes about 6 1/2 dozen 2 inch cookies. Cookies may be frosted or decorated as you desire.