June 18, 2009 by Scott.

Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soda
- 2 cups flour

Frosting:
- 1 cup sifted powder sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Add 1 tsp water or 1 /2 Tbsp cream

Directions:
1. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes

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June 18, 2009 by Scott.

Ingredients:
- 2 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups almonds
- 1 lb butter
- 12 oz. pkg chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Melt butter gradually and add sugar slowly
2. At 230 degrees, stir in almonds (save dust)
3. Keep stirring to 300 degrees
4. Pour onto cookie sheet and let cool (about 5-10 min)
5. Add chocolate chips, let melt and spread
6. Add almond dust
7. Let set for a few hours or overnight

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