2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour
1/2 c. hickory nuts

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat, by hand. Stir in sour milk and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and beat into liquid mixture. Drop on greased cookie sheet by teaspoonful and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.