1 egg
1 c. melted shortening
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnut
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar

Beat egg. Add brown sugar and shortening. Mix and sift flour, baking powder, and vanilla; mix well. Shape in roll about 2 inches in diameter; wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm; slice thin. Set oven for 375 degrees. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 5 minutes or until brown. Makes about 48.