1 c. soft shortening, part butter
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. sifted Golden Medal flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. finely chopped nuts

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, and eggs. Sift together and stir in flour, salt, and soda. Blend in nuts. Form into 2 rolls, 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut in slices about 1/8 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Makes about 12 dozen cookies.