Melt In Your Mouth Tea Cookies

1. 1

   Cream the shortening, butter and sugar together.

2. 2

   Blend in the vanilla, almond extract and nuts.

3. 3

   Sift together flour and salt, adding it to wet ingredients and mixing until dough is smooth and well blended.

4. 4

   Shape into small balls (1 tbsp of dough for each).

5. 5

   Place balls on ungreased baking sheet and flatten bottoms just enough so they won't roll.

6. 6

   Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

7. 7

   Roll cookies in powdered sugar after baking.

8. 8

   Option: If desired, top with colored sugar, coconut or more nuts before baking and then don't roll in powdered sugar after baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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