Amaretti Recipe

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.

Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder; set aside. Beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then milk and extract. Mix in flour mixture.

Drop dough in mounds the size of a walnut shell into confectioners' sugar; roll gently to cover and transfer to cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, until set and lightly browned. Cool on racks.

Serve cooled, or store in airtight containers with sheets of wax paper between each layer.