Title: Walnut And Almond Cookies
Categories: Italian, Desserts
Yield: 2 Dozen

-----------------------------------DOUGH-----------------------------------
3 c Flour
3 ts Baking powder
1 ts Salt
3 tb Shortening
4 Eggs
3/4 c Sugar
1 ts Allspice
1 ts Nutmeg
2 ts Almond extract
2 ts Cinnamon
2 ts Grated orange rind
1 1/2 c Walnuts, toasted, chopped
1 1/2 c Almonds, toasted, chopped

-----------------------------------ICING-----------------------------------
2 Egg whites
1/4 c Lemon juice
Confectioners sugar

PREPARE COOKIES: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Work shortening
into flour. Beat eggs into sugar, then add to flour, beat until a smooth
dough forms. Stir in the spices, orange rind, and nuts. Blend well. Let
dough rest 30 minutes.

Moisten hands with oil, form 1 T of dough into a 1" ball. Place on a
greased cookies sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about
20 minutes.

PREPARE ICING: Beat egg whites and 1/4 c lemon juice together. Gradually
add confectioners sugar to form a smooth consistency. Brush icing over hot
cookies as they come from the oven.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Paula on Sep
16, 1998