Italian Nut Cookies

3 lg. eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 lbs. butter, melted
1 tbsp. orange zest
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. Pine nuts or hazel nuts
1/3 c. almonds (or 1 c. any nuts)

Beat eggs and sugar. Add butter, zest and vanilla, beat well.

Sift flour, soda and add and beat well. Stir in nuts using spoons; divide sticky dough in 1/2. Place each 1/2 on cookie sheet. Shape into flat loaf 10 x 14 inches.

Bake 20 minutes or until firm at 350� F. Cool a few minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices and place on sides on cookie sheet. Bake 7 minutes on each side. Cool on rack.

AUTHOR: Chyrel