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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A granny special. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3 eggs |
4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup buttermilk |
1 -1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
sugar |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening in a large bowl; gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
4. Mix well.
5. Stir in extract.
6. Cover and chill 1 hour.
7. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
8. Cut with a 2 3/4 inch round cookie cutter; place on greased cookie sheets.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
10. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
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