ICE BOX COOKIES
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup melted butter or shortening
3 eggs beaten well
1 tsp salt
4 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts
 
Mix first three ingredients.  Add beaten eggs.  Slowly add the six dry ingredients.  Add lemon and vanilla and nuts.  Roll into logs 2" X 2".  Refrigerate overnight.  Slice and place on greased baking sheet.  Bake at 325° until firm and almost crisp.