Mrs. Miller'S Cookies
["1 lb. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. shortening", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 c. nuts, chopped"]
["Cream sugar and shortening.", "Add eggs and beat well.", "Sift dry ingredients and add to other mixture.", "Add vanilla and nuts.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until just beginning to brown slightly.", "Do not overcook.", "Makes 6 to 7 dozen."]
["brown sugar", "eggs", "soda", "salt", "vanilla", "shortening", "flour", "cream of tartar", "nuts"]