Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. or 2 pkg. Equal
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. chopped nuts
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Preparation

Grease cookie sheet lightly.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Blend Equal with orange juice and vanilla.
Work shortening with spoon until creamy.
Add liquid ingredients and mix well.
Add dry ingredients and work until lightly creamed. Add nuts and orange rind.
Shape into a roll.
Wrap in wax paper, chill and slice.
Place 2 inches apart.
Bake 12 minutes in 400\u00b0 oven.