Almond Sugar Cookies W/ Craisins

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

• 1 (12 ounce) package cherry flavored craisins
• 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium sized bowl, blend together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together butter, margarine and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla and almond extracts, blend again until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture and stir well. Add Craisins and almonds, stir until blended.

3. 3

   Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6-9 minutes or until golden brown.