Sugar Cookies
["3 c. flour", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. cream of tartar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/4 c. shortening", "3 Tbsp. milk", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Mix dry ingredients as for pie crust and cut in shortening (I always used lard.)", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Roll out on floured board.", "Cut with large cookie cutter.", "Sprinkle cookies with sugar, if desired.", "Bake in 375\u00b0 oven until edges start to brown."]
["flour", "sugar", "soda", "cream of tartar", "salt", "shortening", "milk", "eggs", "vanilla"]