2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. dairy sour cream
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Mix thoroughly all above ingredients. If dough is soft, cover and chill. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched with finger. Immediately remove from baking sheet; cool. Spread with Browned Butter Glaze. 4 1/2 to 5 dozen cookies.

BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE:

Heat 1/3 cup butter over low heat until golden brown. Remove from heat; blend in 2 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water until of spreading consistency.