Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (part butter)
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Blend in flour, soda and salt.
Add nuts, if desired.
Mix well.
Form into rolls and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
Slice and bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Serves 4 dozen.