Angel Crisps

½ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling

½ cup brown sugar

1 cup shortening

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two or three cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, cream together sugar, brown sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. Add flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar. Form into 1-inch balls. Dip balls in water and then roll in granulated sugar. Place prepared sheets and bake 8-10 minutes.

Makes four dozen.

Paula Schray, 2002