Grandma's refrigerator cookies
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
3 cups flour
1 cup shortening
1-1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup nutmeats (or chocolate chips, etc.) - optional
Mix together all of the ingredients given in the order above. Roll in
wax paper and chill until firm. Slice very thin and bake in oven at
375 degrees for about 10 minutes.
Option: Sprinkle with nuts or chocolate chips. OR make
an "impression" on each cookie by using a Christmas cookie stamper.