Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2           cup  vegetable shortening
  1                cup  brown sugar
  1              large  egg
     1/2      teaspoon  vanilla
  1 3/4           cups  flour
     1/2      teaspoon  baking soda
     1/8      teaspoon  salt

Preparation:

In a medium mixing Bowl, beat together shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Blend flour, soda, and salt; mix in thoroughly. Form into rolls about 2 1/2 inches across, wrap securely and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and firm. Slice 1/8th inch thick and bake on ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 10 minutes at 400. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack. These freeze very well either before or after baking

Nutritional Information:

49 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (42% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 21mg Sodium