Sugar Cookies No. 2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavoring
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix first 6 ingredients until well blended.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Roll out on floured surface and cut with seasonal cookie cutters.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes on ungreased baking sheet at 400\u00b0.
Ice when cooled, if desired.