Almond Shortbread Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
1 c Butter (or marg.); softened 2 1/4 c Flour, all-purpose
1/2 c Sugar 1 c Pecans; chopped or almonds
2 ts Vanilla extract; OR 1 ts Red food coloring
1/2 ts Almond extract Sugar
1 tb Water
1 c Butter (or marg.); softened 2 1/4 c Flour, all-purpose
1/2 c Sugar 1 c Pecans; chopped or almonds
2 ts Vanilla extract; OR 1 ts Red food coloring
1/2 ts Almond extract Sugar
1 tb Water
Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, water and flour; blend well. Add nuts and food coloring. Chill for several hours.
Shape into crescents or half-moons. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not let cookies brown. Roll in white or colored sugar.
Shape into crescents or half-moons. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not let cookies brown. Roll in white or colored sugar.