1 c. butter
1 c. lard
2 c. brown sugar
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and lard; add sugar; set aside. Sift flour, spices, soda, and salt. Add 2 mixtures together and mix in sour cream and chopped nuts. Mix well and chill. Roll out and cut out cookies, 1/4 inch thick. Bake at 350-375 degrees for about 10-12 minutes.