Washboard Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. hot water
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. melted shortening
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix eggs and sugar together, then add shortening.
Mix well. Dissolve soda in hot water and add to above.
Add vanilla, salt and sifted flour.
Amount of flour needed varies with type of flour and size of eggs used.
Mix thoroughly and mold into small balls. Place on cookie sheet and press with fork.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.