Crisp Almond Cookies

Name: Crisp Almond Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped almonds; Additional confectioners' sugar

I found this recipe in a magazine years ago and have shared it with family and friends many times since. These slightly sweet crisp cookies bring a flavorful ending to any meal.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped almonds
Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.