Holiday Nuggets

Also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cookies, these might be in my top five of cookies. - Matthew

Mix and set aside:
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt

In large bowl, mix:
3/4 cup shortening
1:4 cup butter
1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar

Blend in:
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp almond
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Add flour and salt

Small balls (about 1 tbsp) flatten slightly

Bake 325 - 20-25 minutes

While slightly warm roll in confectioners sugar.