4 c  All-purpose flour
     2 c  Walnuts; ground
     2 ts Baking powder
   1/4 ts Paprika
   1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
   1/4 ts Ground ginger
   1/4 ts Ground cloves
   1/4 ts Ground coriander
   1/4 ts Anise seeds
 1 1/4 c  Vegetable shortening
     1 c  White sugar
     1    Egg
     2    Squares semisweet chocolate
 Directions: =A01 In a mediun size bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, baking
 powder, and spices. Set aside. =A02 In a large bowl, cream the vegetable
 shortening with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
 Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Cover and chill for 8 hours or
 overnite. =A03 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). 4 On a
 floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into
 rounds using a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place 1-1/2 inches apart on
 ungreased cookie sheet. =A05 Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden.
 Transfer to a wire rack to cool. 6 Melt chocolate over low heat and drizzle
 over cooled cookies.
Makes 3 dozen
                 
                 Yields       
                1 Servings                
