1 cup shortening (1/2 butter)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sugar
Recipe
Cream shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla in medium bowl until light and fluffy. Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Add to creamed mix; mix until blended. Shape into balls the size of large marbles. Dip 1/2 of ball into water; then sugar. Place sugar side up on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 minutes. Cool. Yields: 4 dozen. Dough can be refrigerated 1 hour for easier handling.