Swedish Heirloom Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. ground almonds
powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream the shortening and margarine at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar, if you prefer. Yields 4 dozen.