Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar, beaten eggs and vanilla.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to sugar mixture, blending thoroughly.
Add nuts. Form dough into two rolls; wrap in wax paper.
Store in refrigerator.
Slice and bake as needed at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 5 1/2 dozen.