New England Christmas Cookies
3/4 cup of melted shortening3/4 cup of melted butter1 cup of brown sugar1 cup of white sugar1 teaspoon of cinnamon1 cup of sliced blanched almonds3 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon of salt3 1/2 cups of flour1 1/2 teaspoons of sodaCream sugar and melted ingredients. Beat eggs and add to creamed mixture. Sifttogether all dry ingredients and beat into dough. Stir in almonds. Form dough intosmall rol s and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and bake at 350degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE.