Icebox Cookies

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. softened shortening
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. nut meats
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. soda

1. Sift together flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat eggs 1 minute or until light.
2. Cream shortening; continue beating while adding sugars.
3. Then beat until thoroughly mixed. Add beaten eggs.
4. Mix until blended.
5. Add half of dry ingredients and beat about 1 minute.
6. Ad the rest of the dry ingredients and nuts.
7. Beat 2 more minutes.
8. Divide dough into two parts.
9. Roll each in wax paper.
10. Let stand 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
11. Slice about 1/8-inch thick.
12. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 400u0b0.
13. Makes 40 to 45 cookies.
14. Ice if desired.

eggs, shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, baking powder, nut meats, cinnamon, soda

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1022941 (may not work)