Directions

1. In a large bowl beat the butter and the oil with the sugar until fluffy. Stir in the beaten eggs, soda diluted in the cognac, cinnamon and the almonds.
2. Gradually combine the flour with the mixture and knead thoroughly until the it forms a dough. Take pieces of dough and form balls the size of a walnut.
3. Arrange on prepared baking tray and bake for 15 – 20 mins in a preheated oven 180c /350f /Gas 4.
4. When they are slightly cool, cover them completely with icing sugar. Must be thickly coated.
5. Arrange on platter.