Icebox Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat eggs 1 minute or until light.
2. 2
   Cream shortening; continue beating while adding sugars.
3. 3
   Then beat until thoroughly mixed. Add beaten eggs.
4. 4
   Mix until blended.
5. 5
   Add half of dry ingredients and beat about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Ad the rest of the dry ingredients and nuts.
7. 7
   Beat 2 more minutes.
8. 8
   Divide dough into two parts.
9. 9
   Roll each in wax paper.
10. 10
    Let stand 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
11. 11
    Slice about 1/8-inch thick.
12. 12
    Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 400°.
13. 13
    Makes 40 to 45 cookies.
14. 14
    Ice if desired.