1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar, creaming well. Blend in almond extract and flour, mix well. Shape dough into small (1 inch) balls. Press a maraschino cherry or nut into top of each ball.

Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cookies will not brown. Roll in powdered sugar while cookies are still warm. Yields 3 dozen.