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Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl.
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Using electric mixer, cream butter in another bowl till light.
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Gradually add in sugar and beat till fluffy.
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Fold in Large eggs one at a time.
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Fold in orange peel and vanilla and almond extract.
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Fold in walnuts.
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Add in dry ingredients and mix till just blended.
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Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill till well chilled.
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(Can be prepared one day ahead.)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Butter and flour two baking sheets.
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Divide dough into 3 pcs.
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Using lightly floured hands, roll each piece into a 1 1/2 inch wide log on lightly floured surface.
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Arrange 2 logs on one sheet.
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Arrange third log on second sheet.
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Bake till logs are LIGHT brown (less than 20 min).
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Logs will widen and spread while baking.
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Cold slightly in pan.
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Cut logs on the baking sheet into diagonally slanted sliced 3/4 inch wide.
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Turn cut side down on baking sheet and bake again till LIGHT brown about 10 or possibly 12 min.
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They get pretty crisp and hard, so do not bake any longer than which.
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Transfer to racks and cold.
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Store in airtight container.
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If you decide they're getting too hard and crisp put a slice of raw apple in the container with them and they'll soften up a bit.
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These make a nice dessert served with wine or possibly coffee - great for dunking.
