Recipe from: The Story of Pure Vanilla, rewritten by R.C. Schlotterer.
Published by the Vanilla Bean Association of America, © 1955.
Blend shortening and sugar thoroughly; add egg and beat well. Sift together flour, baking
powder and salt. Add to first mixture with flavorings, nut meats; mix well. Drop by
teaspoonsful onto greased baking sheet; flatten with fork. Bake in moderately hot oven
(400° F.) 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen cookies (2 inches in diameter).