1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add pecans. Spoon onto a greased cookie sheet. One tablespoon of mixture makes a good size cookie.

Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes approximately 5 dozen.