1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sour cream
1 3/4 c. quick cooking oats
1 pkg. (12 oz.) pitted prunes, cut into sm. pieces (1 3/4 c.)
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Sift flour, salt and baking soda onto waxed paper. Beat shortening, brown sugar, sugar, egg, vanilla and sour cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture, blending thoroughly. Fold in oats, prunes and walnuts.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheets (9 to a sheet). Carefully spread each into a 2 1/2 inch round.

Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees) 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.