Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. Crisco
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans (optional)

Preparation

Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and vanilla.
Add egg mixture to sifted ingredients and mix well.
Shape into balls the size of a walnut.
Place on greased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
Press each ball flat with the bottom of a glass or jar. Top with pecan, if desired.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.