[Illustration: =2= Wrap in waxed paper ... twisting ends to hold the roll in shape. Or press into a waxed cardboard carton (_butter or ice cream carton_).] [Illustration: =3= Chill roll of dough until it is firm enough to slice easily. To speed up chilling, place in freezing compartment.] [Illustration: =4= Slice with a thin knife, very sharp, to insure neat slices with uncrumbled edges. Return unused dough to refrigerator so it can remain stiff.] REFRIGERATOR COOKIES ( (KEY) Recipe) _Melt-in-the-mouth, rich, and crispy._ Mix together thoroughly ... 1 cup soft shortening ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 eggs Sift together and stir in 2¾ cups _sifted_ GOLD MEDAL Flour ½ tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt *2 to 3 tsp. cinnamon *Or use 1½ tsp. vanilla (add with eggs). Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and mold into a long smooth roll about 2½″ in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight). With a thin, sharp knife, cut in thin slices ⅛″ to ¹⁄₁₆″ thick. Place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned. TEMPERATURE: 400° (mod. hot oven). TIME: Bake 6 to 8 min. AMOUNT: About 6 doz. 2½″ cookies. ★ NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES _Nut-lovers really go for these cookies._ Follow (KEY) recipe above—and mix into dough ½ cup cut-up blanched almonds _or_ black walnuts _or_ other nuts. DATE-NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES Follow (KEY) recipe above—using both cinnamon and vanilla. Mix into dough ½ cup finely chopped nuts and ½ cup finely cut dates. ORANGE-ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES Follow (KEY) recipe above—but omit cinnamon. Stir 1 tbsp. grated orange rind into shortening mixture. Mix into dough ½ cup cut-up blanched almonds. CHOCOLATE REFRIGERATOR COOKIES Follow (KEY) recipe above—but omit the cinnamon. Blend 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (2 oz.), melted and cooled, into the shortening mixture. _All you have to do—_for an elegant dessert: Make a roll by arranging the chocolate or ginger cookies (_see p. 23_) side by side with sweetened whipped cream between. Spread whipped cream over top and sides of roll. Chill 6 to 8 hr. Slice diagonally for gaily striped servings. [Sidenote: ... slice and bake when convenient.] GINGER REFRIGERATOR COOKIES _Gingery favorites in jig-time!_ Mix together thoroughly ... 1 cup soft shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ cup black molasses Sift together and stir in ... 4½ cups _sifted_ GOLD MEDAL Flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. ginger (3 tsp.) Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and mold into a long, smooth roll about 2½″ in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight). With thin, sharp knife, cut in thin slices ⅛″ to ¹⁄₁₆″ thick. Place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned. TEMPERATURE: 400° (mod. hot oven). TIME: Bake 8 to 10 min. AMOUNT: About 9 doz. 2½″ cookies. ★ NEW NORTHLAND COOKIES [Illustration]