1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter or shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 c. flour
Pinch salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3 tsp. vanilla extract

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg. Sift dry ingredients together, add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla extract.

Drop on cookie sheet in small balls and press down with a fork dipped in cold water.

Bake at 350°F until lightly browned.

Submitted by: CM