Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. melted shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
3 eggs, well beaten
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)

Preparation

Spice Cookies:
Add 1 teaspoon each:
cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
For Chocolate Cookies:
Add 3 tablespoons cocoa with flour.
Other Combinations:
Add 1 cup chopped nuts or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates or 1 cup oats (or any combination you desire).