Swedish heirloom cookies

Swedish heirloom cookies

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla extract - 1 Tbsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• water - 1 Tbsp
• shortening - 1/2 c
• all-purpose flour - 2 c
• margarine, softened - 1/2 c
• powdered sugar - 1 item
• sifted powdered sugar - 1 c
• ground almonds

How to make swedish heirloom cookies:

Cream the shortening and margarine 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° for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar, if you prefer. Yields 4 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Winter.