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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms begin to brown.