Mexican Orange Thins

Ingredients

• 1 cup soft butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• Grated rind of 1 orange
• 1 egg
• 4 cups sifted flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds
• 1/2 cup nuts, ground fine
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Cream butter; add sugar, orange rind and egg; beat until light.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Roll very thin, cut with floured cutters.
4. Bake at 425 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes.

Yield: 10 dozen

Posted by Chyrel at Recipe Goldmine 9/22/2001 8:47 am