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Almond Oatmeal Cutouts

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups old-fashioned oats

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and
fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and oats; gradually add to the creamed
mixture. Roll out between waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in.
cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks
to cool.

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 5, 2008

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