3/4 c. melted shortening
3/4 c. melted butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. SLICED BLANCHED almonds
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream sugar and melted ingredients. Beat eggs and add to creamed mixture. Sift together all dry ingredients and beat into dough. Stir in almonds. Form dough into small rolls and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE.