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Spiced Almond Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 cup slivered almonds

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and

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fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into
creamed mixture along with nuts. Shape into three 9-in. x 1-1/2-in.
rolls; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 days for spices to
blend. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on
ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minute or until
set. Remove to wire racks.

Yield: 7 dozen.