2-1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups butter flavored Crisco shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks

Sift together the flour, baking soda, tartar, and salt, and set aside. Cream (Beat) the Crisco, vanilla extract and maple syrup until well mixed, then add the sugar gradually creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well after each is added. Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients and beat until just blended.

Make Balls 1-1/2 inch (approx) in diameter and place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.

Allow to cool at least two min on the sheet before removing to a rack until completely cool.

Makes about 60 cookies.