Orange Sugar-Crusted Meltaways

Directions

Heat oven to 325℉ (160℃).

In small bowl, combine orange peel and orange juice; set aside.

In large bowl, cream ¼ cup sugar, salt, margarine, water and vanilla.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

Stir in flour, chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to tough.

Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.

Strain orange juice mixture. Dip cookies in orange juice; roll in sugar.

Allow to dry to form sugar shell.

Note: self-rising flour is not recommended.