Christmas Nut Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs.
2. 2
   Add vanilla, yeast and milk.
3. 3
   Mix all liquids and shortening with fingers.
4. 4
   Mix dry ingredients with 3 cups of flour.
5. 5
   Mix with liquids until dough no longer sticks to fingers. (You may need to add more flour.) Refrigerate dough 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
6. 6
   Put damp cloth on top of bowl while refrigerating. Roll out individual cookies and fill with nuts or apricots.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.