Brown Sugar Walnut Cookies

• flour↗1 2⁄3 cups
• baking powder↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• salt (optional)↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• butter, plus↗3⁄4 cup
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• shortening↗1 tablespoon
• brown sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• granulated sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• finely chopped walnuts1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt, set aside.

2. 2

   Beat butter, sugars and the egg till creamy. Add vanilla, Mix well.

3. 3

   Blend in flour mixture, then stir in walnuts.

4. 4

   Drop by teaspoon full into cookie sheet sprayed with Pam or similar cooking spray.

5. 5

   Place dough 3 inches apart. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to stand 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.