Chinese Cookies

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1.5 cups shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3.5 cups cake flour
• 1.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups ground walnuts
• 1 cup prepared chocolate fudge frosting

Instructions

1. 1

   Cream together sugar and shortening in a medium bowl. Stir in egg and vanilla, beat until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Combine cake flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Dough will be stiff, you may need to use your hands to mix. Roll dough into a log about 15 inches long, and roll in the ground nuts. Wrap and chill dough for at least an hour or until firm.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

4. 4

   Unwrap dough and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before removing to cool completely on wire racks.

6. 6

   When cool, place a dollop of fudge icing onto the center of each cookie.