Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 or 3 tsp. cinnamon or 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla (add with eggs)

Preparation

Mix thoroughly the first 4 ingredients.
Sift together the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon and stir in.
Mix thoroughly. Press and mold into a long, smooth roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in wax paper and chill until stiff.
Slice thin and place a little apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake until lightly browned in a 400\u00b0 or moderate oven for 6 to 8 minutes.