Refrigerator Cookies II

½ cup shortening

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Blend flour, soda and salt; stir in.

Form into roll 2 1/2 across. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

With a thin sharp knife, slice 1/8 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.