Brazil Nut Cookies

1. 1

   Cream shortening; add sugar and cream well.

2. 2

   Stir in beaten egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy.

3. 3

   Stir together flour and salt and cut into creamed mixture with knives or pastry blender. Stir in nuts; shape into small balls (2/3-inch in diameter); place on baking sheet and bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool slightly on baking sheet and roll in sifted powdered sugar.

5. 5

   Store in loosely covered container.

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   Makes about 7 dozen cookies.

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