Espresso Nut Cookies

Yields:	20 servings
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2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	teaspoon	baking powder
1/8	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	butter	or margarine,softened
1/2	cup	sugar	granulated
1/2	cup	brown sugar	packed
1	each	egg
1/2	cup	pecans	finely chopped, or walnuts
1	tablespoon	espresso, instant	dissolved in 1 tb 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.

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by Laurie

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Great recipe. I added some garlic powder for some extra flavor.

Reviewed by cgleason