Black Walnut Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped and toasted
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• Directions
• Beat butter and 3/4 cup of the sugar together at medium speed, until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 cup of the black walnuts and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and stir in to form dough. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Mix remaining sugar and black walnuts, sprinkle on top of dough. Roll to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shape. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until beginning to brown.