Christmas Nut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 to 3 c. flour
powdered sugar, sifted
2 c. finely chopped nuts
food coloring (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
pinch of salt
3 Tbsp. rum flavoring

Preparation

For best results, shortening should be 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening.
Cream shortening, sugar and all flavoring.
Add food coloring.
Blend in flour, salt and nuts, using your hands.
The dough will be very stiff.
Chill 1 hour.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet, 15 to 20 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Roll in powdered sugar while hot.
Enjoy!