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

Cream first 5 ingredients together. Add remaining ingredients. Press into balls, bake on greased cookie sheet, 3" apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.