Almond and Cashew Nut Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup/ 250 ml
1 cup/ 250 ml
1
3 tbsp/ 45 ml
3 tbsp/ 45 ml
1/2 tsp/ 2.5 ml
1/2 tsp/ 2.5 ml
2 1/2 cups/ 625 ml
1 1/2 level tsp/ 7.5 ml
 

shortening
white sugar
egg, beaten
ground almonds
ground cashew nuts
vanilla extract
almond extract
all-purpose flour
baking powder
pinch salt

Method:

1. Put cream shortening and sugar together in a bowl. Add egg, almond, cashews, vanilla and almond extract.

2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Fold into creamed mixture and knead lightly. Shape dough into walnut sized balls. Arrange on lightly greased baking sheets. Press each ball with a fork to flatten slightly.

3. Bake at 400 ^oF(200 ^oC) until pale golden, 15-20 minutes.

Makes about 24

 

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