Nut Cookies

Name: Nut Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. or 2 pkg. Equal; 2 Tbsp. orange juice; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. chopped nuts; 2 tsp. grated orange rind

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. or 2 pkg. Equal
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. chopped nuts
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Directions

1

Grease cookie sheet lightly.
2

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
3

Blend Equal with orange juice and vanilla.
4

Work shortening with spoon until creamy.
5

Add liquid ingredients and mix well.
6

Add dry ingredients and work until lightly creamed. Add nuts and orange rind.
7

Shape into a roll.
8

Wrap in wax paper, chill and slice.
9

Place 2 inches apart.
10

Bake 12 minutes in 400° oven.