Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl combine flour and baking soda.

Grind nuts in food processor.

With mixer on medium speed, cream Crisco with sugars until fluffy.

Add eggs on at a time and mix until blended.

Scrape the sides of the bowl.

Add vanilla and mix together.

Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar mix. About ¼ cup at a time. Mixing on low after each addition.

Spoon rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets or roll into balls, then flatten. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.