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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 0.33333334326744 teaspoon salt

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This was my grandfather's favorite cookie recipe and has become a family tradition.

Submitted by TSTEWARD

Updated on January 8, 2023

close up view of round cookies on a platter

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

72

Yield:

72 cookies

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Original recipe (1X) yields 72 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
⅓ teaspoon salt

Directions

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81	Calories
6g	Fat
7g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 29mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g	1%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 9mg	0%

* 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.

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