Ingredients

  • 12 cup shortening
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 12 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 18 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 14 teaspoon clove
  • 12 cup walnuts, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease cookie sheet.
  • Cream shortening with both sugars.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Sift together dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture.
  • Fold in walnuts (optional).
  • Roll into 1" balls, roll balls in 2 Tbsp granulated sugar.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.