Pecan Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
4 1/2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Separate eggs.
Beat whites first, then beat yolks and whites together.
Cream softened shortening and sugars together, and eggs and vanilla.
Sift soda and and flour together; add to mixture. Mix in pecans; form into rolls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 12 to 14 inches long.
Makes about 4 rolls.
Wrap in wax paper.
Cut into slices and bake at 250\u00b0 to 300\u00b0 for about 10 minutes.
Can be frozen for later use.