Walnut Cookies

Young children enjoy making walnut cookies, as the dough is
quite "gooey".


Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (more if desired)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup margarine or butter (whichever you prefer for baking)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)*


Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda into a bowl.

Use an electric mixer to beat the butter or margarine, shortening,
and white and brown sugar in a bowl. Add the eggs and
vanilla extract, and beat until well blended. Stir in the walnuts.

Stir in the flour mixture.

Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and form into a ball
about the size of a golf ball. Place on a lightly greased
cookie tray, approximately 2 inches apart, and press down
lightly with a fork.

Bake at 325 degrees for about 15 - 17 minutes, or until
golden brown. When thoroughly cooled, store in a sealed
container.

*If desired, brush each cookie lightly with beaten egg
before baking.