Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies

• flour↗3 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• shortening↗1⁄2 cup
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗2 cups

  firmly packed

• eggs↗2

  well beaten

• warm water2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• chopped nuts1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, and soda together.

2. 2

   Cream shortening and butter; gradually add sugar; beat til light. Add eggs, water, and vanilla; mix well.

3. 3

   Combine dry ingredients and creamed mixture. Add nuts.

4. 4

   Shape dough into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly -- overnight for best results.

5. 5

   May be frozen at this point.

6. 6

   (Or pack in frozen fruit juice cans and chill thoroughly. Detach bottom of can; push dough out to slice).

7. 7

   Bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 10 to 12 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on racks.