1/2 c. softened shortening
1/2 c. softened butter
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, finely chopped

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs (one at a time). Add vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, soda. Blend in the flour mixture, then add nuts. Form into 2 rolls. Wrap in wax paper. Chill at least 4 hours, then ready to bake. Cut into slices 1/2 inch thick. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet. Makes 12 dozen.