Almond Refrigerator Cookies

Almond Refrigerator Cookies

1 cup shortening (part butter, if desired)
2 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 cup almonds, finely chopped and toasted

Combine shortening, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs.  Beat thoroughly.

Sift flour and soda together.  Blend into shortening mixture.  Mix in nuts.  Pack tightly in 8- by 8- by 2-inch pan lined with waxed paper.  Cover and chill overnight in refrigerator.

Remove dough from pan, cut in thirds.  Cut each section of dough in 1/8-inch-thick slices.  Place on lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake in preheated 375-degree oven 8 to 10 minutes. 

Yield: Ten dozen.

Variation: Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon, add 2 teaspoons cinnamon with flour and soda and use 1 cup finely chopped pecans in place of almonds

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