Chinese Walnut Holiday Cookie Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup/1 stick butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup shortening (vegetable)
• 2/3 cup sugar (white)
• 1/3 cup sugar (brown)
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup walnuts (halves or large pieces, toasted, finely chopped)
• Optional: 1 egg (lightly beaten)