1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
3/4 c. sour milk (dissolve 1/2 tsp. baking soda in cup with milk)
Can make sour milk by adding heaping tbsp. of vinegar to milk

Drop by spoon on greased baking sheet. Decorate with colored sugar or cinnamon & sugar. Bake at 350 degrees 7 to 10 minutes.