1 c. Butter Flavor Crisco
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. chopped, slivered almonds
1/4 tsp. salt
Confectioners' sugar

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cream Butter Flavor Crisco, milk and almond extract in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in granulated sugar.

3. Combine flour, almonds and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Shape dough into balls using one level measuring tablespoon for each. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes. (Cookies will not brown. Do not overbake.) Remove to cooling rack.

5. Roll slightly warm cookie in confectioners' sugar. Roll in confectioners' sugar again when cookies are cool. 3 dozen cookies.