2 1/4 cups flour

1/2  teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg

3/4 cup sour milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

sift first three ingredients together. mix shortening, sugar & eggs together until light and fluffy. mix in flour alternately with milk. add vanilla. drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. bake at 375 degrees to desired doneness.