Walnut Cookies I

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups walnut halves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Stir in the flour and baking soda. Stir in the walnuts. Drop dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.