3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (small pieces)

Sift flour with soda, cream of tartar and salt. Place shortening and sugar in mixing bowl and cream until light and fluffy. Add whole eggs and vanilla. Continue beating and add flour to mixture and mix until well blended; add nuts. Mold dough into oblong log and chill. Slice for baking. May be kept wrapped in wax paper in refrigerator and slice when needed. Keeps for days.

Bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen.