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

Mix sugars and shortening together and add beaten egg, followed by cream of tartar, flour, soda, salt and vanilla. Roll into 1/2 inch balls, roll in sugar and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees on ungreased cookie sheet. They flatten by themselves. Makes about 5 dozen.