How to Make My Favorites - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are certain recipes that hold a special place in our hearts, the ones that bring back memories of family gatherings, cozy nights in, or simply the joy of sharing a delicious meal with loved ones. These are the recipes that we hold dear, the ones that we turn to time and time again because they never fail to bring a smile to our faces. In this collection, I am excited to share with you some of my all-time favorite recipes, the ones that have stood the test of time and never fail to impre...

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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
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 72 cookies

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

    81 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 9mg