Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup shortening
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions:
Cream sugars, eggs, and shortening together.
Add dry ingredients and mix until moistened and work into a dough.
Roll into a 3 inch roll and wrap in wax paper.
Chill.
Slice off 1/4 inch slices and put on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees until cookies just start to brown.
Servings: 20
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 30 min.