Powdered Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Preparation

Beat shortening and butter until light,gradually add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar,beating constantly.
Beat in egg,vanilla and almond extract to mix well.
Sift together flour,baking soda,cream of tarter and salt.
Stir in nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes.
Remove to cooling racks and while still warm,roll in powdered sugar,when cool roll in powdered sugar again.