Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 5 c. flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 c. walnuts
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Cream together shortening and 2 cups sugar.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream.
  • Mix well.
  • Sift together, then add flour, baking powder, salt and soda.
  • Then add walnuts.
  • Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Grease bottom of glass; dip into mixture of 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.
  • Press cookie flat.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  • Makes 6 dozen.