Vanilla Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream the shortening.
(I use white Crisco because they hold their shape better.)
Gradually add sugar; continue creaming until mixture is light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla.
Mix well.
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt and gradually add to mixture. Add nuts.
Mix well and shape into roll about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
Wrap in waxed paper.
Chill in refrigerator.
Slice in 1/8-inch thick slices.
Bake on cookie sheet in a 375\u00b0 oven for 7 to 10 minutes.
Cool on cooling rack.