4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. shortening or butter Crisco
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients well. Put in refrigerator for a few hours to chill. Roll out or drop and flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until brown around edges.