Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. cinnamon or use 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugars and eggs.
Sift together and stir in the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.
Mix thoroughly. Press and mold into a long smooth roll, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight).
With a thin sharp knife, cut into thin slices (1/8 to 1/4-inch).
Place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until lightly browned.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.