Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar2 large eggs4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon allspice1 cup slivered almonds
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture along with nuts. Shape into three 9x1-1/2-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2-3 days for spices to blend.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.
