Angel Cookies 
Makes 7-8 dozen

1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup lard
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup chopped nuts
                   
1. Cream butter, lard and sugars together. Add eggs one at a
   time and mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and dry ingredients, stir
   in chopped nuts. 
2. Chill dough until easy to work with. 
3. Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for
   about 20 mins.