GRANDMA'S MILLION DOLLAR COOKIES

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Serve these simple pressed circles, flavored with vanilla and almonds and just the right touch of sweetness.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine 1 cup of the sugar, shortening and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, almond extract and egg; blend well. Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; mix well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/3 cup sugar; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. With bottom of glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1/8-inch thickness.
Bake at 350°F. for 7 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 5 g