Grandmother s Brown Sugar Cookies

3 cups packed brown sugar

¾ cup shortening

¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 cups all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Cream together the sugar, shortening and eggs. Add vanilla and mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add to brown sugar mixture and stir until it is a soft dough.

Roll out, cut with cookie cutters and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.