Stop and Go Cookies

This is one of my favorite Christmas treats. You can make them and leave them in the fridge for a week or so. Great to have on hand for all those "drop ins" you get during the holidays.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup nuts (optional)
1 cup marachino cherries


Directions:

1. Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs.

2. In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Then gradually mix in the flour mixture with the sugar mixture.

3. Add nuts and cherries.

4. Divide into even sections, as many as you like, and roll into logs.

5. Wrap in waxed paper.

6. Store in fridge at least over night.

7. When ready to eat remove from fridge, cut into slices, arrange on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes at 375.

*Compliments of my mom.