1 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugars; add egg and beat well. Put in all dry ingredients and mix again, add nuts. Shape into rolls about 2 1/2" across, wrap in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly, preferably overnight. Slice very thin, about 1/8". Bake 1" apart on lightly greased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until delicately brown. Remove at once to rack to cool. Makes 5 to 6 dozen.