Big Fat Sugar Cookies

BIG FAT SUGAR COOKIES

1 c. shortening 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 2 1/2 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. On greased cookie sheet, put about 1 oz. of dough (1 large tablespoonful). Press dough flat with bottom of water glass that has been dipped in granulated sugar. Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes about 2 dozen. Enjoy.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group