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"This was my grandfather's favorite, and has become a family tradition. Enjoy." — TSTEWARD

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Original recipe makes 6 dozen Change Servings

1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms begin to brown.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Jan 04, 2009

These are delicious! I also tried this recipe with 1 C dried cranberries and 1 C chopped pecans, and liked those as well!

—selah

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Oct 04, 2010

I have an electric oven so it took the full 25 minutes. I added 1 cup of slivered almonds. The cookie had a great shortbread flavor. Thanks!

—TinaMarie

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Dec 21, 2009

These are excellent! I added grated lemon zest (1/2 lemon). It gave it a tinge of lemon hint, yum! I will try grated orange zest next time. These cookies do not spread out and come out like you shape them so be prettier than I was. I didn't space them 2" apart, didn't find the need. Yay! I made shortbread!! :)

—GOALSNMIND

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Nov 23, 2009

These are delicious, easy treats! Baked for 20 minutes and they were perfect. Be careful not to over bake as they will harden upon cooling. I only got 61 cookies out of the recipe. These taste very much like Italian Wedding Cookies.

—ASHLEIGHL

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Jul 05, 2008

Great for Christmas cookies. Toss in powdered sugar.

—Best Mom

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Aug 29, 2002

these cookies are the best! i had them with evening coffee and afternoon tea with guests. they will be an added delight to my assorted christmas gift tins. i will anxiously await other fine receipes from you, teresa. i think it is wonderful that your family traditions live on.

—PEWPY

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Dec 11, 2005

Good flavor, texture. Thought it was great! Thanks!

—GOLDILAUX

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Feb 11, 2013

These were a good shortbread cookie. They were very dry and crumbly. They have a great flavor. I would consider adding icing to these. The recipe came together very easily.

—Carrie C.

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Nutrition

Calories
81 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
7.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
0.7 g
1%

Sodium
29 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

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Serving Size: 1/72 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 72
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 81
Calories from Fat: 49

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g 8 %
** Saturated Fat 2.3g 12 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 29mg 1 %
** Potassium 8mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 0.7g 1 %
Sugars 1.7g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.