Brazil Nut Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening; add sugar and cream well.
2. 2
   Stir in beaten egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
3. 3
   Stir together flour and salt and cut into creamed mixture with knives or pastry blender. Stir in nuts; shape into small balls (2/3-inch in diameter); place on baking sheet and bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool slightly on baking sheet and roll in sifted powdered sugar.
5. 5
   Store in loosely covered container.
6. 6
   Makes about 7 dozen cookies.