WALNUT SANDIES

Walnut Sandies image

Provided by Mak Taylor

Categories Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 c butter, cold, slightly softened
2 c cane sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

1. Cream together first four ingredients.
2. Mix together dry ingredients including 1 cup of the finely chopped walnuts, making sure to set aside 1/2 cup of them for the glaze.
3. Combine all ingredients and mix until well blended.
4. Place dough on sheet of waxed paper and roll into a long cylinder approximately 2" to 3" in diameter. Chill dough for 1 hour or until firm enough to slice with sharp knife.
5. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
6. Unwrap dough, slice 1/2" thick pieces and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are slightly brown.