Chinese Chews

2
cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 container (4 ounces) candied orange peel, finely chopped
1 container (4 ounces) candied lemon peel, finely chopped
2 cups coarsely copped walnuts
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 package (1 pound) dark brown sugar
Powdered sugar (enough to sprinkle top)
Combine
flour, salt, candied orange and lemon peels and walnuts
in a medium-size bowl. Beat eggs with vanilla in a large
bowl with electric mixer until foamy. Add brown sugar
and continue to beat until thick and creamy. Stir in flour-fruit
mixture until thoroughly combined. Turn into a lightly
greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a moderate oven
(350 degrees) for 50 minutes or until cookies test done
when a wooden pick is inserted near center. Cool on wire
rack. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar. Cut into 1x2-inch
pieces.
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