MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Hickory Nut Drop Cookies Categories: Cookies, Nuts Yield: 6 dozen 2 c Sugar 1 c Shortening; beat well 2 Eggs 1 c Buttermilk or sour milk 4 c Flour 1 ts Baking soda 1 ts Baking powder 1 c Hickory nuts; chopped 1 c Raisins; chopped Sift soda and baking powder in with flour. Note: Combine remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake in moderate 375 F oven. Source: Margaret Krueger, Hiram Grange, Portage County, OH MMMMM