Frozen Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 scant tsp. soda
6 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. large nut meats

Preparation

Cream the sugars and shortening (about 2 minutes). Add eggs. Dissolve soda in 1/3 cup of hot water.
Add to mixture and beat. Sift flour, baking powder and salt and add.
Add nut meats. Divide into 4 or 5 rolls. Wrap in wax paper and either chill overnight or freeze (keeps well in freezer). Slice and bake at 350\u00b0.
Coconut or chocolate chips may be added.