Jubilee Jumbles

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups gold medal flour (*If using self-rising flour, omit salt and soda)
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (Packed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream (If you don't have sour cream you can substitute 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 1 cup of evaporated m)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
• Browned Butter Glaze
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 -4 tablespoons hot water