Ice Box Cookies

1 c br sugar
1 c wh sugar
1 c shortening
3 eggs, beaten
1 t salt
4-1/2 c flour
1 t soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t cloves (may be omitted
1 c chopped nuts
May add 1/4 c milk & more flour)

Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs slowly; add nuts, then sifted dry ingredients. Shape into rolls (about 4) & keep in ice box. May be used after 12 hrs. Slice thin, bake in hot oven (375°) about 5 min. About 125 cookies.