New Northland Cookies(A Refrigerator Cookie Without Eggs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. soft shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cold water
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. cut up, blanched almonds or other chopped nuts (walnuts are tasty, too)

Preparation

Mix shortening and brown sugar thoroughly.
Add water; mix well.
Sift together the dry ingredients and stir in.
Mix in desired nuts.
Mix thoroughly with hands.
Press into a smooth roll
2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in waxed paper.
Chill until stiff (several hours or overnight).
With thin, sharp knife, slice into thin slices, 1/8 to 1/16-inch thick.
Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until lightly browned at 400\u00b0, 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from pan immediately.