Double Batch Swedish Cookies

Submitted by Lora

1 1/2 cups of shortening crisco margarine combined

1 tsp baking soda in hot water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup of brown sugar
2 eggs
pinch salt
4 cups of flour

Beat eggs, shortening, and sugar. Mix together remaining ingredients.  Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. Make two rolls.  Wrap in wax paper and freeze.

Slice and sprinkle sugar crystals.

Bake  350 for 10 min or lightly browned.