Polvorones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. almond extract
12 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream oleo and shortening.
Add vanilla and almond extract. Mix in sugar, flour and pecans.
Chill mixture for 1 hour.
Roll into 1 inch balls and then roll out into crescents.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 400\u00b0.
They should brown only slightly.
Remove from cookie sheet after cooling and roll in powdered sugar.