Drop Sugar Cookies

To the creamed sugar and shortening, add the 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing until just combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together the 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of soda, and 4 servings of salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until no streaks of dry flour remain; be careful not to overmix.

Once the dough comes together, drop it by rounded teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.