1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 well-beaten egg
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine dry ingredients. Cream shortening and sugar well, add egg. Blend in half dry ingredients, add milk and vanilla. Mix well. Blend in rest of dry ingredients. Drop from teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet, allowing room to spread. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.