Caramel Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Shape dough into a log measuring 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Slice log into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.