NUT COOKIES 
1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Sweet `N Low (2 packets)
2 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Start heating oven to 400 degrees. Grease cookie sheet lightly. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Blend Sweet `N Low with combined orange juice and vanilla. Work shortening with spoon until fluffy and creamy. Add the liquid ingredients and mix well. Add the sifted dry ingredients and work until light. Add walnuts and orange rind.

Shape dough into roll and wrap in wax paper. Chill well. Cut into 12 even slices. Arrange 2 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until brown around edges. Makes 12. 41 calories each.

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