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In mixer bowl, beat cooking oil into butter until blended, beat in sugar.
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Add orange juice, baking powder and baking soda, mix well.
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Add flour, a little at a time, to make a soft dough.
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Shape dough into 2-inch ovals and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
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Cool pastries on rack.
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Meanwhile Prepare Natif topping: In a saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup sugar, honey and 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil.
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Boil gently, uncovered for 5 minutes.
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Dip cooled pastries into the warm syrup.
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Sprinkle immediately with nuts.
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Dry on wire rack.