1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. hickory nuts or use black walnuts or other wild nuts or seeds

Cream together first 3 ingredients. Add vanilla, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in nuts.

Form dough into roll; wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill. Slice the cookies and bake for 10 minutes in 450 degree oven.