3/4 Cup Crisco
1/2 tsp soda
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 egg
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Cups flour
nuts

Combine ingredients in bowl. Form into rolls 2 inches indiameter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate till ready to bake. Slice and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees till firm.

Source: Margaret Glass