Uncle Charlie's Icebox Cookies

Thoroughly Modern Betty...sometimes.

This recipe was posted by Nancy for Grandma B. Her Uncle Charlie was a lumberjack and railroad cook in the 1920-1935 era.


2 c brown sugar
1 c shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1 c chopped walnuts
3 1/2 c flour


Mix all ingredients with mixer and shape into 3 or 4 long bars on wax paper.  wrap in wax paper and chill.   Cut into 1/4inch slices.  Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350F.