Cashew Quickies

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup chopped cashews

Directions

Sift together flour and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and nuts. Blend in dry ingredients. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet 3 inches apart. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F (preheated) for 10-12 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool. Yield: 4 dozen

By Robin from Washington, IA