1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. vanilla

For variation add one of the following: nuts, chocolate chips, coconut, caramel chips or anything you want.

Mix sugars, shortening and eggs. Then add other ingredients. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 11 minutes.