Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
3 c. sifted flour
1 c. finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla.
Mix well and add nuts.
Dissolve soda in water and add last, mixing well.
Form dough into small rolls, wrap in wax paper and chill overnight.
Slice thin and bake at 400\u00b0 until brown (10 to 12 minutes).