2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. sweet milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Scant tsp. salt
5 c. flour

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat eggs slightly and add to creamed mixture; mix well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add half of dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Add milk and vanilla. Add rest of dry ingredients. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut. Bake at 350 degrees until delicately brown.

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