Italian Drop Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 1/4 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "4 c. sifted flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. milk", "2 tsp. vanilla", "pinch of salt", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Cream shortening with sugar.", "Add", "eggs", "and beat well. Add flour with baking powder and", "salt.", "Add 1 cup of milk and vanilla.", "Add", "pecans.", "Drop", "by spoonful and bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until done."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "milk", "vanilla", "salt", "nuts"]