1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Pinch of salt

Cream together first 4 ingredients; add rest of ingredients. Roll in balls the size of walnuts and flatten with glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.