1/2 c  Shortening (can)
1 c  Brown Sugar
2    Eggs
2 c  All-Purpose Flour
1 ts Cream of Tartar
4 c  Rice Krispies
Chocolate chips (if desired)
1/2 c  Butter
1 c  White Sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking Soda
1 ts Salt
Nuts (if desired)

Cream shortening, margarine with sugars. Add eggs and
vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together, add to the
above, then add cereal and blend in gently. Drop on
un-greased cookie sheet, by teaspoon. Bake at 350
degrees for 12 to 15 minutes