Ice Box Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup walnuts or pecans

Method

1. 1

   Sift flour, salt, and soda together 3 times.

2. 2

   Measure into a bowl of shortening and sugar.

3. 3

   Mix well then add eggs and vanilla, and beat well until blended.

4. 4

   Add flour mixture little at a time until all is added and mixture is smooth.

5. 5

   Add coarsely chopped nuts, stir well.

6. 6

   Turn cookie dough onto waxed paper and shape into roll.

7. 7

   Chill overnight.

8. 8

   Slice off and bake at 375° for 10 - 15 minutes.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Favorite recipes of Alexandria Ward (1952) by Va.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alexandria Ward (Alexandria, page 7. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

ICE BOX COOKIES 3 cups sifted cake flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon soda 2 eggs 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons vanilla 1 cup shortening 1 cup walnuts or pecans

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