""I enjoy making these beautiful cookies and I love to spend a cold evening decorating them." Pretty little sugar doves are sure to get you into the holiday spirit! - Peggy Preston, Fenton, Iowa..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup shortening
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3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 to 2 tablespoons water
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4-1/2 cups sliced almonds
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3-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
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Miniature semisweet chocolate chips