Almond Cookies

1 cup butter, lightly salted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cup flour
3/4 cup finely chopped/blanched almonds
2 teaspoons solid vegetable shortening
5 squares semi-sweet chocolate
additional 1/3 cup almonds for sprinkling on top

Cream butter and sugar until blended. With fork, add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat in flour until blended. Stir in almonds, cover, and chill 2 hours.

Roll dough by hand into log. Shape level teaspoon into log shape. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease cookie sheet and place batter 1-1/2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 17 minutes until set. Cool 3 minutes and put on wire rack to finish cooling.

Melt chocolate and shortening in double broiler. Cool slightly. Dip cookies halfway and sprinkle almonds or other decoration on top.

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Hermit Cookie Recipe

2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup raisins (plumped)
2-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon each of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg

Mix first four ingredients, then add flour and raisins. Spread in greased jelly roll pan (14 x 10 inches or larger). Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes out clean. Cut into squares while still warm.

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