SPICED ALMOND COOKIES

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening beat in sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine dry ingredients stir into creamed mixture along with nuts. Shape into three 9-in. x 1-1/2-in. rolls wrap in waxed paper. Chill 2-3 days for spices to blend. Slice cookies 1/4 in. thick and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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