1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/4 c. chopped almonds
Powdered sugar

Cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, flavorings and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes. Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar. Makes 4 dozen.