Steps to Prepare Favorite Fairy Tales Told In Italy

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This was my grandfather's favorite, and has become a family tradition. Enjoy.

Ingredients | Favorite Fairy Tales Told In Italy

1 cup shortening

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon almond extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

⅓ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms begin to brown.

Info | Favorite Fairy Tales Told In Italy

prep: 15 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 5 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 72 Yield: 6 dozen

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