Christmas Sugar Cookies

 3 cups flour                         2 tsp. cream of tarter

1 tsp. baking soda               ½ tsp. salt

1 cup shortening                 2 eggs

1 cup sugar                         1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:  Sift dry ingredients.  Cut in shortening.  Add eggs, sugar, and vanilla.  Roll out on floured board. Cut into shapes.  Place on greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.   Cool.  Decorate.

Comment:  Can substitute 1 cup shortening for ½ cup shortening and ½ cup butter.