Walnut Crisps

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 1/2 c. soft shortening (Crisco)
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 3 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour, sugar and salt into large bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix in thoroughly with fork:
  3. 3
    shortening, egg yolk, milk and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Form into balls, size of small walnuts.
  5. 5
    Place on cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Press 1/16 inch thick with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar.
  7. 7
    Brush with slightly beaten egg white.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly brown at 375°.
  9. 9
    Makes about 5 dozen.

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