REFRIGERATOR COOKIES III

Refrigerator Cookies III image

These will freeze well for several months.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in large bowl. Stir flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients in with the shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands.
Divide dough into 3 parts; shape into cylinders, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Roll in colored sugar (or use finely chopped nuts instead). Chill for several hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 73.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g