Cookie Recipes

Ingredients:

2 C. flour
1 C. plus 2 T. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, divided
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 T. orange zest
1 1/2 C. walnuts, coarsely chopped
and toasted
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. water

General Info:
Preaheat oven to 300 degrees
Grease and flour baking sheet.

Instructions:

1. Using an electric mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine flour, 1 C. sugar, baking soda and powder, and salt in a large bowl until blended.
2. In a small bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, vanilla, and orange zest.
3. Add egg mix to flour mix; continue beating until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
4. Add walnuts and knead 3 minutes or until walnuts are evenly distributed.
5. Divide dough in half. On baking sheet, shape each piece of dough into a 2 1/2 x 10-inch loaf, flouring hands as necessary. Allow 3 inches between loaves on a baking sheet.
6. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 T. sugar and cinnamon.
7. In another small bowl, beat remaining egg and water. Brush loaves with egg mixture; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mix.
8. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until loaves are lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes on baking sheet.
9. Cut loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Lay cut cookies flat on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, turn cookies over, and bake 15 minutes longer.
10. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.