1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix butter, sugar, and eggs. Stir in sour cream, vanilla; add flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add nuts. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop by rounded teaspoon about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until delicately browned. Just until when touched lightly with finger almost no imprint remaining. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. 5 dozen cookies, 2 1/2 inches.