Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavoring
2 3/4 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs, salt and flavoring. Stir in flour.
Blend thoroughly.
Chill.
Roll small portions on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness and cut in shapes with cookie cutters.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 2 to 4 dozen.
Decorate with colored frosting.