Powdered Sugar Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

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)

Recipe

• 1 beat shortening and butter until light,gradually add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar,beating constantly.
• 2 beat in egg,vanilla and almond extract to mix well.
• 3 sift together flour,baking soda,cream of tarter and salt.
• 4 stir in nuts.
• 5 drop by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
• 6 bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes.
• 7 remove to cooling racks and while still warm,roll in powdered sugar,when cool roll in powdered sugar again.