Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugars and cream thoroughly.
Add egg and beat well.
Add vanilla and chopped nuts.
Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to cream mixture; shape into rolls (1 1/2-inch round).
Wrap in wax paper and chill for 3 or 4 hours or overnight.
Cut into 1/8-inch slices and bake in 425\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Do not overbake.