Pecan Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. cream
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and cream.
Add vanilla, salt, baking powder, flour and nuts.
Drop by walnut sized balls on cookie sheets.
Dip a glass bottom in sugar and press each ball flat.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until lightly browned.