1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
Walnuts

Cream sugar, shortening and eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with buttermilk. Fold in chopped nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 6 dozen. These cookies can be frosted with butter frosting.