Pfeffernuessen (Peppernuts) Von Heinrichs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
2 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 c. sweet cream
3 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. pecan pieces
flour (approximately 9 to 10 c.)

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugars and eggs.
Combine baking soda with the cream and add to first mixture.
Add vanilla, nuts, spices (mix spices with a portion of the flour) and flour (enough to make stiff dough.
Chill.