3/4 c. butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add to sugar mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in nuts. Shape into 3 (12 inch) rolls. Wrap and chill for several hours. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until brown. Remove and cool on wire rack. Makes about 8 dozen cookies.