Preheat oven to 400 F.
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, beat until fluffy. Sift the flour. Add to flour the salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Sift again. Add sifted dry ingredients and work until a smooth, stiff dough is formed.
Chill for 15 minutes and then shape into rolls 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Let rolls stand in refrigerator overnight, then slice 1/8 inch thick and place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for about 8 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies.
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