Almond Shorts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup melted butter
• 1 cup lard
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 lb. ground almonds
• 4-1/2 cups flour

Directions:

1. Cream together the butter, lard, white sugar and brown sugar, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the beaten eggs.
2. In a separate bowl, sift together baking soda, baking powder, salt, almonds and flour. Mix together with the butter and sugar mixture. 
3. Refrigerate dough until stiff enough to roll. Divide dough into three parts. Make three equal rolls about 12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each roll in wax paper and refrigerate overnight. 
4. Cut into 1/4 inch rounds and bake at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. 

Makes approximately 90+ cookies!!

Submitted by Anna Restivo