Sugar Cookies
["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)"]
["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."]
["all-purpose", "cream of tartar", "baking soda", "salt", "Crisco", "eggs", "sugar", "vanilla", "pecans"]