Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies

Description: Make and share this Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

1. Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, and soda together.
2. Cream shortening and butter; gradually add sugar; beat til light. Add eggs, water, and vanilla; mix well.
3. Combine dry ingredients and creamed mixture. Add nuts.
4. Shape dough into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly -- overnight for best results.
5. May be frozen at this point.
6. (Or pack in frozen fruit juice cans and chill thoroughly. Detach bottom of can; push dough out to slice).
7. Bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 10 to 12 minutes.
8. Cool on racks.