Almond Sugar Cookies

By Crick_and_Sarge

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 238 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 91 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• Additional sugar or colored sugar

Details

Servings 30
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5 dozen.