• 1/2 C. shortening
• 1/2 C. butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 C. brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 C. honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 1/2 C. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda

Mix thoroughly; shortening, butter, eggs, and brown sugar. Stir in the honey and vanilla. Sift the flour and baking soda together and then stir into mixture. Chill until firm, several hours or overnight. Roll into balls the size of a large walnut. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees. for 10-12 minutes, or until, when lightly touched with finger, almost no imprint remains.