Ingredients

1 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup white sugar
1 Cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Cup chopped nuts, optional

Instructions

Cream sugars and shortening. Add beaten eggs. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon and add to mixture. Stir in nuts. Mix well. Shape into 2 rolls, wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.