1 c. syrup
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour

Cream butter, sugar and syrup. Add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients alternately with water. Handle dough as little as possible. Bake at 350 degrees.