• 1 1/2 Cups of shortening
• 1 1/2 Cups of sugar
• 1 Egg yolk and 1 whole egg
• 2 1/2 Cups of flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon of ground cardamom
• 1/2 Teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 Cup of almonds, ground
• 1 Tablespoon of orange juice

Cream the shortening and sugar and add the beaten yolk and egg.

Mix and sift the dry ingredients and the blanched, ground almonds together.

Combine the mixtures and add the orange juice.

Chill the dough, then roll thin, cut in fancy shapes and bake a few minutes at 400ºF. They must be watched carefully.

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