1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour

Cream sugar, shortening and egg. Add dry ingredients. Drop from spoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes. May add nuts.