Brown Rim Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Add salt, flour and nuts.
Hand roll into small balls.
Press with bottom of glass (flat and floured).
Bake until rim of cookie is brown.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.