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 tbsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. ground almonds
Powdered sugar

Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes or until done. Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar. Yield: 4 dozen.