1 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugars. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture with nuts. Form balls walnut size and roll in granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet and press flat with a fork. Bake 350 degrees 10 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Makes about 3 dozen.