Icebox Cookies II

An easy icebox cookie recipe of my mothers. This recipe is credited to a Mrs. E.S. Cryan of Oakland, CA.

• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ⅛ cups shortening
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Cream shortening with sugars. Mix in beaten eggs. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and vanilla.

Step 3

Make rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 4

Slice about 3/8 inch thick, and place on greased cookie sheets.