2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
3 1/2 c. flour

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and cream. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add soda to the milk and add to creamed mixture. Add flour, baking powder and salt and stir into mixture. Mix in nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

NOTE: If you don't have sour milk, mix 1 teaspoon vinegar into cup of milk and let set a few minutes.