1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 4 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans

Beat together sugars, shortening and butter. Beat in eggs. Add soda and vanilla. Sift salt and flour together. Gradually add to preceding mixture. Blend and add pecans. Shape into bricks. Wrap in waxed paper and store in freezer until ready to use. To bake, cut 1/8 inch thick with large knife. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.