Directions

Cream together the butter, oil, sugars, water and eggs- set to the side

In a separate bowl, combine ALL dry ingredients and mix lightly

Slowly add 1/2 to 1 C of the dry mix to the butter mixture- mix lightly continue this step until all ingredients are combined

Mix until well blended

Dough will not stick together very well it is very flaky

Roll dough into golf ball sized balls with your hands and then place the dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Step 2 ( preparing cookie to bake )

Mix 1/4 C of white sugar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

Take a tall glass, dip it into the bowl with the mixture of sugar and salt.

Now place the bottom of a glass that has the mixture on it and then press it onto your ball of dough.

Press down hard to give the cookies their cracked edges. (These should extend beyond the size of the glass)

Baking

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.

Remove from the cookie from the baking pan after cooling for 10 minutes and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

After completely cooled place in a storage container and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Frosting Directions:

Blend soft butter, sour cream, powdered sugar, salt, 1 drop food coloring and almond extract.

Mix well.

If needed add drops of milk until you get it to the thickness you want.

Spread frosting on cookies right before serving