Spicy Refrigerator Cookies
1 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp. mulling spices 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or chopped slivered almonds Cream butter, shortening and sugars in a large bowl till light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Mix dry ingredients and stir into sugar mixture. Stir in nuts. Shape into three 9 inch by 2 inch rolls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours. Unwrap and slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 350 deg. F for 12-14 minutes or till slightly browned. Remove to cooling racks. Keep a roll or two in the refrigerator for quick baking if company suddenly shows up. Enjoy!
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