1 c. white sugar
1 c. powdered sugar
3/4 c. Crisco oil
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream first 4 ingredients, add eggs and beat well. Add flour that has been sifted with soda, cream of tartar and salt, beating after each addition. (Add vanilla before flour.) Add nuts. Chill overnight. Make into small balls, press down with fork that has been dipped into white sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.