Almond Berry Cookies

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, soaked in boiling water (or blueberries)

Recipe

• 1 cream sugar, shortening, butter, egg, vanilla, salt, soda. slowly add flour until blended. drain berries well. add nuts and berries to dough and mix by hand. drop by teaspoons onto a baking sheet (about golfball sized). bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes (golden but not brown).