Sugar Crisp Tea Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 unbeaten eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 c. coconut
1 1/4 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. rolled oats

Preparation

Combine and thoroughly mix the first 6 ingredients (shortening, sugars, salt, almond extract, eggs).
Stir in nuts and coconut. Sift the flour and soda and add to liquid mixture.
Stir in oats. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls.
Roll in green or red sugar. Place on greased sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes to a delicate brown.
Makes 10 to 11 dozen.