1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. Crisco, melted
3 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. nuts, chopped (blanched almonds are the best)

Cream Crisco with sugar. Add eggs slowly mixing thoroughly. Add nuts, then dry ingredients sifted together twice. Shape into roll about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Put in pan greased with Crisco. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, slice thin, bake in hot oven at 375 degrees about 5 minutes. Makes about 75 cookies.