Honey Almond Butter Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In a large bowl, cream butter, oil and honey. Cut in flour with a pastry blender until dough is the size of marbles. Stir in egg yolks, lemon juice and vanilla and almond extracts. Chill for 2 hours.

Roll dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut dough with a floured cookie cutter into desired shapes. Brush lightly with egg white.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 60 cookies.

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