Vanilla Nut Cookies

Mrs. Michie Murakami – Kawailani

• 1 c shortening
• 1½ c sugar
• 1½ c brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1½ c chopped nuts
• 1 T vanilla
• 4½ c sifted flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flavoring and nuts. Add sifted dry ingredients. Blend well.

Shape into rolls about 1½″ in diameter and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight. Slice ⅛″ thick.

Bake at 400° F. on greased cookie sheet for 8 – 10 minutes. Makes 7-8 dozens.