Swedish Heirloom Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. margarine, softened", "1 c. sifted powdered sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 Tbsp. water", "1 Tbsp. vanilla extract", "1 1/4 c. ground almonds", "powdered sugar"]
["Cream the shortening and margarine at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour. Add water, vanilla and almonds, stirring well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.", "Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.", "Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar, if you prefer. Yields 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "margarine", "powdered sugar", "salt", "flour", "water", "vanilla", "ground almonds", "powdered sugar"]