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Aunt Catherine's Italian Cookies

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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Refrigerator

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups flour
6 ounces cream
3 eggs
1 cup shortening
2 tablespoons almond extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 ounces milk
1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup nuts -- chopped
Icing
1 package powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
food coloring

Cream margarine, shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, almond extract, cinnamon, cream and milk.
Mix in nuts and baking powder and flour.
Roll small balls into long rolls, then kind of flatten it.
Slice in 1/2 inch pieces. Put on cookie sheet.
Bake until done at 350 degrees.

ICING: Mix melted butter and powdered sugar.
Put in small containers and add different food colorings.
Spread on cooled cookies and let harden.
Then put in canned containers. Can store for months.