Sift together and set aside:

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Cream together:

1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted

Add:

1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. macadamia nuts, chopped

Add dry ingredients and shape into balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Roll in sifted powdered sugar when cool. (Walnuts may be substituted for macadamia nuts.) Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.