Orange Nut Refrigerator Cookies

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Orange Nut Refrigerator Cookies
These cookies can be made ahead of time days before baking. Prepare the dough, shape into logs, chill and cut when desired.

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

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. Shape dough into 2 logs about 1 1/2 inches diameter thick. Wrap in wax paper and chill. Slice and bake on baking sheets at 375°F for 10 minutes.