1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. Homemade Cookie Mix (see following)
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

1. Beat together butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until creamy.

2. Add cookie mix; stir until well mixed.

3. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.

4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.

5. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

HOMEMADE COOKIE MIX:

6 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening

1. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. With 2 knives used scissors-fashion, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Store in plastic bag.