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Martha's Butter Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 lb. oleo
1 c. almond paste
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 egg
Directions:
Directions:
Mix oleo, sugar, egg and almond paste. Add the flour. Press into a 9" buttered pan. Brush with milk. Bake @ 300º for 40-50 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and cut into diagonals. Remove from pan and cool.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are just as good with 1 tsp. almond extract, instead of paste. Martha Van Proyen is a dear friend of Grandma's and they worked together at the Holland Home.

 

 

 

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