The cookie of choice - Before the introduction of chocolate chips

Mix:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup shortening (Margarine)

Sift:
3 cups flour with
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon(Optional)

Add:
3 eggs
1/4 sour cream
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Add raisins and nuts. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 until lightly browned and top springs back when lightly touched.