Esther's Bracelets

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375º.

2. 2

   Beat sugar, butter, shortening, almond extract and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in flour and 1/2 cup almonds.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls.

5. 5

   Roll each ball into rope, 6 inches long.

6. 6

   Form each rope into circle, crossing ends and tucking under.

7. 7

   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set but not brown.

9. 9

   Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

10. 10

    Cool completely.

11. 11

    Drizzle with Glaze.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with finely chopped almonds.