Cookies ~ Ella's Fork Down Cookies

Ella’s Fork Down Cookies

(Ella was Donnie Reid’s Mother)

1 c. Shortening

1 c. Brown Sugar

1 egg

2 c. Flour

1 tsp. soda

2 tsps. Cream of Tartar

½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

Drop on cookie sheets – then press down with fork. Place cherry or nut on top. Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.