1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)

Cream together shortening, brown sugar. Add eggs, sour milk. Mix in flour, soda and salt. Also vanilla if desired. Chill at least 1 hour. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.