Mexican Wedding Rings

• ¾ cup shortening
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cream together: shortening, butter, sugar. Blend in vanilla, almond extract and nuts. Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until dough is smooth. A teaspoon at a time, shape dough and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Roll in confectioner's sugar.

— MLP