Nut Balls For Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tsp. orange rind, grated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
2 tsp. lemon juice (fresh)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg yolk, orange rind, lemon juice and vanilla.
Gradually stir in flour.
Chill.
Using 1/2 tablespoon for each, shape into small balls.
Dip into slightly beaten egg white and roll in nuts.
Place a few inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 until lightly brown, about 16 to 18 minutes.
Remove to wire rack and cool with spatula.
Store in tightly covered containers.