My Mom'S Quick Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
Mix with remaining ingredients.
Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet.
Mash flat with fork on bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Makes 4 dozen.