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Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups (packed) brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup broken, toasted nuts
Preparation
Step 1
Cream shortening. Add brown sugar gradually and cream together. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt together. Using a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the nuts. Shape the dough into 2 (12-inch) rolls and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate and chill thoroughly, at least a few hours, but preferably overnight.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use sharp knife to cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.