Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Method

  • Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, and soda together.
  • Cream shortening and butter; gradually add sugar; beat til light. Add eggs, water, and vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine dry ingredients and creamed mixture. Add nuts.
  • Shape dough into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly -- overnight for best results.
  • May be frozen at this point.
  • (Or pack in frozen fruit juice cans and chill thoroughly. Detach bottom of can; push dough out to slice).
  • Bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool on racks.