Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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Sift together flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat eggs 1 minute or until light.
Cream shortening; continue beating while adding sugars.
Then beat until thoroughly mixed. Add beaten eggs.
Mix until blended.
Add half of dry ingredients and beat about 1 minute.
Ad the rest of the dry ingredients and nuts.
Beat 2 more minutes.
Divide dough into two parts.
Roll each in wax paper.
Let stand 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
Slice about 1/8-inch thick.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Makes 40 to 45 cookies.
Ice if desired.
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