2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. orange juice or milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Several drops red food coloring
1/3 c. miniature semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
Green colored sugar

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large mixer bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Add the 3/4 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, orange juice, vanilla and food coloring, beat well on medium speed. Add flour mixture, beating on low speed until combined. Cover; chill 3 hours or until easy to handle.

On a floured surface roll half the dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut with a 3 inch round cookie cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts. Cut cookies in half; place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press a few chocolate pieces into each. Bake in a 375 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes. Do not brown. Remove; cool on a rack.

In a small shallow bowl stir together egg white and water; brush the edge of each cookie. Sprinkle sugar on edges. Dry on racks. Makes about 60 cookies.