Orange Nut Refrigerator Nut Cookies

By Renee Shelton

These cookies can be made ahead days before baking. Prepare the dough, shape into logs, chill and cut when desired.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4 teaspoon orange zest
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

 

Procedure:

1. Sift dry ingredients together. Cream shortening with zest until smooth. Add in sugars gradually, beating well until very smooth. Add egg and vanilla. Add in flour mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts.
2. Shape dough into 2 logs about 1 1/2 inches diameter thick. Wrap in wax paper and chill.
3. Slice and bake on baking sheets at 375°F for 10 minutes.