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Walnut Cookie Strips

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup flaked coconut
FROSTING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a
greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 8, 2008

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Walnut Cookie Strips cont.

browned. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg. Beat in the brown sugar,
flour, vanilla and baking powder. Stir in nuts and coconut. Pour over hot crust.
Bake 15 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. For
frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter and
juices until smooth. Spread over filling; sprinkle with nuts. Cover and
refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until frosting is set. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 2 dozen.