Pecan Refrigerator Cookies
By Sidney Carlisle

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla (yes, this is correct)
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Use an electric mixer to cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each. Add the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Use a spoon to stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture. Add the pecans, mixing well. Shape into three rolls about 2 inches in diameter and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate at least two hours or up to three days.

When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices and arrange 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake about 10 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Yields about 6 dozen cookies.