Ingredients
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1 c. lard
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 lb. blanched whole almonds
1 egg, beaten (for glaze)
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease 2 large cookie sheets and set aside.
In large mixing bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream lard, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 2 eggs and extracts and continue beating until well mixed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
In medium bowl put flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Gradually add dry ingredients to cream mixture; continue beating just until well mixed.
Dough will be dry and crumbly.
Roll dough into one inch balls.
Press a half almond in the center of each ball.
Brush top with beaten egg.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen, 130 calories each.
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