1 c. butter or shortening
1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
Nuts or coconut

Cream powdered sugar and butter; add egg; mix flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar (add to mixture a little at a time); add vanilla and nuts, if desired. Roll in small balls, place on cookie sheet, press down flat. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned.