1 egg white

Beat until stiff and set aside

1 egg yolk
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. milk

Beat egg yolk, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Stir in dry ingredients, alternately with milk. Fold in egg white. Sprinkle with sugar before baking, drop by tablespoon 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. if you want more flavor increase vanilla to 2 teaspoons. Doesn't make many, so double recipe.