New England Cookies

3/4 cup of melted shortening

3/4 cup of melted butter
1 cup of brown sugar 

1 cup of white sugar 

1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 cup of sliced blanched almonds 

3 eggs, beaten 

1 teaspoon of salt 

3 1/2 cups of flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of soda

method;
Cream sugar and melted ingredients.  

Beat eggs and add to creamed mixture.  

Sift together all dry ingredients and beat into dough.  Stir in almonds.  

Form dough into small rol s and wrap in wax paper. 

Refrigerate overnight. 

Slice thin and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.  

DO NOT OVERBAKE.