Powdered Sugar Cookies

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 Dozen

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1⁄2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

directions

1. Beat shortening and butter until light,gradually add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar,beating constantly.
2. Beat in egg,vanilla and almond extract to mix well.
3. Sift together flour,baking soda,cream of tarter and salt.
4. Stir in nuts.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes.
7. Remove to cooling racks and while still warm,roll in powdered sugar,when cool roll in powdered sugar again.