Swedish Heirloom Cookies

Name: Swedish Heirloom Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. margarine, softened; 1 c. sifted powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. water; 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/4 c. ground almonds; powdered sugar

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. ground almonds
powdered sugar

Directions

1

Cream the shortening and margarine at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
2

Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten. Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
3

Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar, if you prefer. Yields 4 dozen.