Refrigerator Cookies Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup colored sugar for decoration

Recipe

• mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in large bowl. stir flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. blend dry ingredients in with the shortening mixture. mix thoroughly with hands.
• divide dough into 3 parts; shape into cylinders, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. roll in colored sugar (or use finely chopped nuts instead). chill for several hours or overnight.
• heat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. bake for 8 to 10 minutes. cool.