Yield: 36
Shortening – 2/3 cup
Butter – 1/3 cup
Sugar – 1 1/2 cups
Eggs – 2
Lemon flavoring – 1 tsp.
Cake flour – 5 cups
Milk – 1 pint
Baking powder – 2 Tbsp.
Dried cranberries – 1/2 cup
Almond pieces, blanched – 1/2 cup
Milk – optional
Coarse granulated sugar – optional
Preparation : –
- Cream together shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs and lemon flavoring; mix until light and fluffy.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix only until combined. Place dough on floured tray; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Roll dough on well-floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes; space 1 in. apart on cookie tray. Brush with milk and sprinkle with coarse granulated sugar before baking, if desired. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350F or until golden brown.