2 1/2 c Sifted flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Salt
1 c Shortening
3/4 c Sugar; granulated or brown
1/2 c Dark corn syrup
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Black walnuts; chopped
1/4 c Milk

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream shortening. Add sugar
gradually and cream until light and fluffly. Add corn syrup; blend
thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in vanilla and nuts. Add sifted dry ingredients, alternately with milk.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375
degrees) for 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies. **Pecans can be
substituted for walnuts.

Yields
60 Servings