2 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. flavoring (lemon, nutmeg or vanilla)

Mix together eggs, sugar and shortening. Add milk. Sift soda, cream of tartar and salt into flour. Mix slowly into batter. Add flavoring of choice. Roll cookie dough out on floured surface until approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 7 to 10 minutes.