1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Mix well and form into balls. Press down with bottom of a glass (dipped in sugar - optional). Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. they should not be brown.