SUGAR - FREE NUT COOKIES 
1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. or 2 pkg. sweetener substitute
2 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Grease cookie sheet lightly. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Blend sweetened substitute with combined orange juice and vanilla. Work shortening with a 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 a roll and wrap in wax paper. Chill well. Cut into 12 even slices; arrange 2 1/2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 minutes or until brown around the edges.

 

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