Vanilla Slice And Bake Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening, butter or margarine", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped pecans"]
["Cream butter; gradually add sugar, mix well (use mixer).", "Add egg and vanilla; beat well.", "Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, beat well.", "Stir in pecans.", "Shape dough into two 12-inch rolls, wrap in wax paper, chill or freeze at least 2 hours.", "Unwrap rolls, and cut into 1/4-inch slices; place in ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Cool on rack.", "Yields 7 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "pecans"]