Instructions

  1. Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt and mix well.
  3. Stir in flour.
  4. Add water, vanilla, and almonds, stirring well.
  5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls (I use small cookie scoop).
  6. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Press down lightly on dough with bottom of glass or measuring cup.
  8. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes or until done.
  9. (Cookies will still be light).
  10. Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar.