I love these cookies, though I almost prefer monging the dough from the fridge to the cookies.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Br Sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 scant cup shortening (melted)
that's just short of a full cup
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla (I usually usse a little more since I like it)
1/4 hot water
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon (can be substituted with nutmeg)
1 tsp baking soda
4 cups flour

Sift the salt, cinnamon, and soda into the flour and set aside. (I usually mix it in with a fork to make it airy, I don't have a sifter)

Melt the shortening and add all the sugar
mix well
Beat in the eggs, vanilla and water
add the dry ingredients.

Shape into logs, wrap in wax or parchment paper and refrigerate at least 2 hours. cut into cookie size and bake 12 minutes at 350.

There, no fire involved.