ALMOND COOKIE RUN RECIPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250F
• In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine margarine, sugar, vanilla extract and chopped almonds using a rubber spatula
• Fold in the flour you want the dough to be dense enough to handle with your hands
• Sometimes it will take more flour to make this happen, so start with 3 1/2 cups and add flour as necessary
• Roll spoonfuls of the dough into balls about the size of a small walnut and arrange them on a cookie sheet
• Transfer to the oven and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until the cookies are no longer doughy and are cooked through
• Remove the cookies from the oven and, while still hot, roll and toss around in a bowl with the powdered sugar
• Once coated, allow to cool
• And then they're ready to eat!