Swedish heirloom cookies
Instructions:
1 1/4 cups ground almonds, 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups all-purpose flour, Confectioners' sugar.
Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla extract and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten. Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Dredge warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Enjoy Swedish heirloom cookies!
Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla extract and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten. Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Dredge warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Enjoy Swedish heirloom cookies!