1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. broken nutmeats

Cream shortening; add sugar gradually. Cream together until light; add eggs, 1 at a time. Add vanilla. Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt together; stir into creamed mixture with a wooden spoon. Blend in nutmeats. Shape into long rolls. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap; chill thoroughly or overnight in refrigerator (can be frozen). Slice in 1/8 inch slices; place on ungreased baking sheet 1/2 inch apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from pan; cool on rack. Store in tightly covered jar. Yield: 9 dozen