Refrigerator cookies

Refrigerator cookies

Ingredients/Components

• chopped nuts - 1/2 c
• brown sugar - 1/2 c
• egg - 1 item
• self-rising flour
• white sugar - 1/2 c
• pinch of soda - 1 item
• shortening, softened - 1/2 c

How to make refrigerator cookies:

Blend shortening, sugar and egg. Add dry ingredients to this mixture and blend well. Divide and shape into 2 rolls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Roll in waxed paper, place on plate and chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Cut thin slices of chilled dough with sharp knife and place on cookie sheet which has been rubbed with shortening. Bake at 350° about 12 minutes. Watch closely, they will burn easily. Leave in pan until cool, they tear up easily. When cool, put in plastic bag to keep fresh and crisp.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Fruit.