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Almond Sugar Cookies




Source of Recipe


Maggie Viken






Recipe Introduction








List of Ingredients



• 1 C. shortening
  
• 1 3/4 C. superfine sugar
  
• 4 jumbo eggs
  
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla
  
• 2 tsp. almond extract
  
• 4 1/2 C. unbleached all-purpose flour
  
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  
• 1 tsp. sea salt
  






Instructions



1. Cream shortening and sugar together then add eggs one at a time. Stir in extracts; mix in remaining ingredients. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll out and use cookie cutters in desired shapes. Bake for 6-8 minutes at 375 degrees F. on a greased cookie sheet.
   






Final Comments


These cookies are great for decorating. They hold shape nicely.