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Almond Balls

makes 5 to 6 dozen cookies





List of Ingredients



• 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
  
• 1 cup granulated suger
  
• 2 large egg yolks
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• 1/2 cup grounds almonds
  
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
  






Instructions



1. In large bowl, vream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
   
2. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick and light colored. Beat the yolks into the shortening mixture.
   
3. Gradually blend in the flour and ground almonds. Teh dough will be stiff. If it seems to dry add a little water 1/2 teaspoon at a time.
   
4. Break off walnut-size pieces of the dough and roll into balls
   
5. In a deep-fryer or in deep heavy sauce pan, heat the oil to 375 degrees. Fry the cookies in barches, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
   






Final Comments


Baking Notes:
Be sure the oil is hot enough, or the cookies will absoreb some of the oil. After the balls are cool, they can be sprinkled with powdered sugar or diped in melted chololate.