Creamy Wafers
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 egg, well beaten", "3/4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. vanilla or 1/4 tsp. almond extract", "26 halves of walnuts or almonds"]
["Blend shortening and sugar thoroughly.", "Add eggs, beating until smooth.", "Sift flour with salt; add to mixture, beating vigorously.", "Add flavoring.", "Drop from spoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet, about 3 to 4 inches apart.", "Place nut in center of each cookie.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "flour", "salt", "vanilla", "walnuts"]