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These melt-in-your-mouth cookies, a treasured family recipe, are delicate, buttery, and infused with the warmth of vanilla and almond. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply a sweet moment.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
7 g
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Cholesterol
7 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
1 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
29 mg
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Sugar
2 g
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Fat
6 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). (5 minutes)
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In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, softened butter, and sifted confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. This may take 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. (5 minutes)
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Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined. (1 minute)
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. (2 minutes)
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
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Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls. If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. (15 minutes)
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Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. (5 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. (25 minutes)
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For a festive touch, roll the cookies in granulated sugar or decorate with sprinkles before baking.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it soften slightly before rolling.
Use high-quality extracts for the best flavor.
For a nutty variation, add 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Clifford Macgyver
Mar 11, 2025The dough was a little sticky, but chilling it for a while helped. Will definitely make these again!
Marilou Kassulke
Feb 4, 2025These cookies are amazing! They are so tender and flavorful. My family loved them.
Wiley Prohaska
Jan 25, 2025This recipe is a keeper! So easy and delicious. I added a pinch of cinnamon, and it was even better!
Felix Morissette
Jan 20, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and the cookies turned out perfectly. The almond extract adds a wonderful touch.