Recipe for Walnut and Almond Cookies 
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Yield:
2 Dozen
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
DOUGH ----------------
3 cup Flour
3 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
3 tbl Shortening
4 x Eggs
3/4 cup Sugar
1 tsp Allspice
1 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Almond extract
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Grated orange rind
1/2 cup Walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup Almonds, toasted, chopped
----------------- ICING ----------------
2 x Egg whites
1/4 cup Lemon juice
Instructions:
Instructions: 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.

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