Sylvia's Walnut Cookies

I got this recipe from my Mother-in-Law and although I've never had any of these cookies, my wife says they are delicious.

• Ready In: 46 mins
• Serves: 36-40

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg, separated
• 2  tablespoons  orange rind, grated
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup flour, unsifted
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. In mixing bowl cream butter & sugar.
2. Beat in egg yolk, orange rind, lemon juice and vanilla.
3. Gradually stir in flour.
4. CHILL.
5. Using 1/2 tbs for each, shape into small balls.
6. Dip in slightly beaten egg white.
7. Roll in nuts.
8. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 350F about 16-18 minutes.
10. Set on wire rack to cool.