swedish heirloom cookies

Name: Swedish Heirloom Cookies
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) sifted powder sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cup(s) ground almonds; - powdered sugar

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Laura Mattingly

Kernersville, NC

Updated on Feb 3, 2012

I made these ages ago for my girls club. when we were studying different countries. :)

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cook time 15 Min

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yield 8 Dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sifted powder sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups ground almonds
- powdered sugar

How To Make swedish heirloom cookies

Step 1

Cream shortening and butter till light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in flour. Stir in water, vanilla and almonds.

Step 2

Shape dough into balls 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake at 325* for 12-15 mins. Dredge cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm. Serves:8 Dozen
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