2 c Flour
1 ts Baking Powder
1/8 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter Or Margarine,softened
1/2 c Granulated Sugar
1/2 c Packed Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 c Finely Chopped Pecans Or
-Walnuts
1 Tbl Instant Espresso Or
-Instant
Coffee, Dissolved In
1 Tbl Hot Water, Cooled
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large
bowl cream butter well; gradually beat in sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and espresso until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture until well
blended; stir in nuts. Shape dough in two 2-inch diameter rolls. Wrap
tight; chill 4 hours or until firm. With sharp, thin knife, using sawing
motion, slice 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased
baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 9 to 11 minutes or until
slightly firm. Remove to racks to cool. Add optional decorations. Holiday
Decorations Use tube icing with star tip to make Santa face and hat pompon,
leaf tip to make hat. Give eyes sparkle with silver degrees
Yields
1 Servings