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Walnut Refrigerator Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 c. shelled, chopped walnuts
Directions:
Directions:
With electric mixer at medium speed, gradually add both sugars to shortening. Cream until fluffy. Add eggs & vanilla. Beat at high speed until mixed (1 min.).
Add walnuts, mix at low speed, then add flour mixture (w/baking powder, soda & salt sifted) & mix until thoroughly blended.

Press & shape dough into 3 loaves 2" sq. x 5" long on sheets of waxed paper. Wrap tightly in paper & put in refrigerator to chill. To bake, cut into thin slices (1/8" - 1/4" thick). Place slices 1" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 5-8 minutes in 400º oven.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Variations: Spice - sift 1 t. cinnamon, 1/2 t. cloves, 1/4 t. nutmeg w/flour. Omit nuts.
Chocolate: Add 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted & cooled w/eggs - omit nuts.

 

 

 

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