Caramel Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cream shortening; gradually add sugars and cream thoroughly.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Sift flour, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
5. Press from a cookie press or drop by teaspoonsful onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.