Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. Add shortening or margarine using a fork to combine with dry ingredients.
  3. Add unbeaten eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Add ground pecans for added flavor. (This is how Grandma always mixed hers).
  6. Whisk the dry ingredients together, add alternately with the eggs and vanilla.
  7. Mix well.
  8. Roll out thin on floured board and cut with floured cookie cutters.
  9. Decorate with sugar.
  10. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
  11. Makes about 6 dozen.