1 c. shortening or butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening. Add sugars, egg and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Roll into small balls. Dip tops of balls into water, then granulated sugar. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.