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

Cream sugar and shortening, add egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Place teaspoon of dough on cookie sheet, press with fork and sprinkle with colored sugar or top with half a nut. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.