1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/3 c. hot water
1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, cinnamon together. Add to other mixture. Add nuts. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes. These are a rounded cookie, not flat.