1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. white raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts

In bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs beating well. Blend in sour cream. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Mix with hands. Add raisins. Drop by rounded tsp. onto lightly greased baking sheets 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake in oven 350 degrees about 10 minutes.