Hickory Nut Drop Cookies

2 c Sugar

1 c Shortening; beat well

2 ea Eggs

1 c Milk; sour

Or 1 c Buttermilk

4 c Flour

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Baking powder

1 c Nuts; chopped

1 c Raisins; chopped

Sift soda and baking powder in with flour. Note: Combine remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake in moderate 375 F. oven. Source: Margaret Krueger, Hiram Grange, Portage County, OH