Recipe: Crisco Refrigerator Cookies (1945)

CRISCO REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

1 cup Crisco vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup nutmeats (optional)
Pecan or walnut halves (optional)

Blend together Crisco, sugars and salt. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in flour sifted with soda. Add nuts. Shape into a roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator.

TO BAKE:
Cut into slices 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. If desired, top with pecan or walnut halves.

Bake on "Criscoed" cooky sheet in moderate oven (375 degrees F) 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Recipes for Good Eating, The Procter and Gamble Company, 1945