1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter or Crisco (a little less if using lard)
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. white sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Vanilla

Roll in balls, dip in sugar, do not flatten. Place on greased cookie sheet. 350 degrees about 10 minutes until tops are cracked and light color.