Icebox Cookies

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. shortening (Wesson oil, butter or margarine)
  • 1 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar (may be all white)
  • 4 eggs
  • 5 c. sifted flour (plain)
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. each: allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. nuts, chopped well (if desired)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugars.
  2. 2
    Add well beaten eggs.
  3. 3
    Add flour, soda, baking powder and spices, sifted together.
  4. 4
    If nuts are used, add to mixture after flouring.
  5. 5
    Knead well on floured board. Divide into several portions.
  6. 6
    Roll and chill.
  7. 7
    Slice thinly.
  8. 8
    Bake in a 325° to 350° oven for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    You may freeze these rolls of cookie dough and cook as you wish at later dates.

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