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Badam Wali Nan Khatai (Almond Sugar Cookies )

Ingredients : 1 cup almonds, blanched , 1 cup shortening or dalda , 7 tablespoons butter, room temperature , 1 3\4 cups sugar , powdered , 1 teaspoon vanilla , 1\4 teaspoon almond extract, optional , 1 3\4 cups flour , A pinch salt.

Instructions : 1. Preheat oven to 275 F. Place almonds on baking sheet and toast until golden, but not brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the almonds and increase the oven temperature to 350F. 2. Cool the almond completely and then finely grind them in a food processor. Transfer the ground almond to a large bowl, add shortening, butter and sugar and beat with an electric beater or with a wooden spoon, to blend the ingredients. 3. Blend in vanilla and almond extract, if using. Add flour and salt and mix until mixture is smooth. 4. Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls. Arrange the balls on lightly greased baking sheets and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until set. Transfer cookies to wire racks. Store the cookies in airtight container. Makes about 5-6 dozens small cookies. • Serves: 12 People. • Preparation Time: 10 minutes. • Cooking Time: 30 minutes.