Refrigerator Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars; add egg and beat well. Add vanilla and nut meats.

Add sifted dry ingredients; mix well and shape in rolls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Roll in waxed paper.

Chill several hours or overnight. Slice 1/4-inch thick.

Bake on greased cookie sheet in oven at 375ºF for 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.