Brazil Nut Cookies

From the kitchen of Miranda Heath

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sliced Brazil nuts

1. Cream the butter and sugar together. Mix in the baking powder, flour, and Brazil nuts.
2. Chill dough then shape into ¾ inch balls. Place on a baking sheet and press a slice of Brazil nut onto each cookie.
3. Bake at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes.