1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk or thick sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. cut-up walnuts or moist shredded coconut or seedless raisins or 6 oz.pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortenings, sugar and eggs. Stir in evaporated milk and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Blend in nuts.