Crisp Almond Sugar Cookies

Name: Crisp Almond Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; Additional sugar or colored sugar

"We made these crisp cookies often when I worked in the lunchroom at our daughters' grade school," recalls Linda Holt from Wichita Falls, Texas. "The almond flavor makes them unique."

Ingredients

2 cups butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.