Pecan Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 c. light brown sugar (1 lb. box = 2 c. sugar, I use Domino for consistency)
2 eggs
3 c. plain or all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. broken pecans (large pieces)
pinch of salt

Preparation

Mix by hand in large bowl.
Cream shortening and add brown sugar.
Mix well.
Add eggs one at a time.
Sift flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar together.
Add to other ingredients.
Mix in nuts.
Turn out on wax paper and form into rolls 2-inches in diameter.
Roll in wax paper and store in refrigerator overnight or until firm.
Slice and bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Do not overbake.
Let cookies fall after out of oven.