Instructions: Mix fat and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Mix flour, baking powder and salt thoroughly; add to creamy mixture. Add nuts and mix well. Chill dough 1 hour. Form dough into 3 rolls about 8 inches long and wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap, tightly. Chill thoroughly. Preheat oven to 375 . Grease baking sheets. Remove roll of dough from refrigerator.

Unwrap. Slice 1/8 inch thick. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheet. Bake 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet while warm.

Makes 9 dozen.

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