1/2 c. soft shortening (part butter o.k.)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Mix shortening, sugar and egg until smooth. Blend in the rest of the ingredients. Chill for at least one hour.