Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening or part margarine
1 box light brown sugar
3 eggs
5 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, beating until thoroughly blended.
Add vanilla.
Sift together dry ingredients and add, mixing at low speed until blended.
Add nuts.
Store in 2 rolls in refrigerator or freezer.