Refrigerator Cookies III

Refrigerator cookies, made with shortening, sugar, eggs, and flour, keep well in the freezer for several months.

• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup colored sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in large bowl. Stir flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients in with the shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands.

Step 2

Divide dough into 3 parts; shape into cylinders, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Roll in colored sugar (or use finely chopped nuts instead). Chill for several hours or overnight.

Step 3

Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.