1/3 cup finely crushed
peppermint candy
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine
softened
1 cup sifted powdered
sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red food
coloring
Combine candy and 1/3 cup sugar in a small mixing bowl, mixing well.  Set aside.
Cream shortening and butter in a large mixing [...]

2 egg whites
Dash of salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and salt in a medium mixing bowl until foamy.  Add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form.  Fold in coconuts and pecans if desired.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined [...]