Butterscotch Nut Cookies

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Butterscotch Nut Cookies

2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup shortening or margarine
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts, finely chopped

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and soda. Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add sifted ingredients and nuts. Mix well. Shape into 2 rolls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight or until thoroughly chilled. Slice chilled dough 1/8-inch thick and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.