1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. sour cream or undiluted evaporated milk
1 tbsp. maple flavoring
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix shortening, sugars and eggs thoroughly. Add cream and flavoring. Blend in dry ingredients. Chill dough. Bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes.

Icing: Heat 1/2 cup butter until golden brown. Blend in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and 2 tsp. maple flavoring. Stir in 2 to 4 tbsp. hot milk or water until icing spreads smoothly and ice cookies.