1. Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. 2. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt and mix well. 3. Stir in flour. 4. Add water, vanilla, and almonds, stirring well. 5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls (I use small cookie scoop). 6. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. 7. Press down lightly on dough with bottom of glass or measuring cup. 8. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes or until done. 9. (Cookies will still be light). 10. Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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