Created on March 1st, 2010
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sift powdered sugar into a shallow bowl, stir in the walnuts and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, combine shortening, butter, cream cheese and sugar together until creamy and thoroughly blended (about 2-5 minutes).
Mix in the almond extract, vanilla, and flour. Stir to combine.
Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the balls on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated oven until the cookies turn slightly golden at the edges, about 8-15 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute, then roll in the powdered sugar-walnut mixture while still a little warm.