1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 egg whites
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Cream shortening and sugar, add unbeaten egg whites. Mix together flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, alternate with buttermilk and flavorings. Pour into greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

1 stick butter
1/3 c. buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. pecans, chopped