ANGEL FOOD COOKIES

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
1 cup milk
1 T. cornstarch
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 heaping tsps. baking powder
2 egg whites, beaten until stiff

Cream together sugar, cornstarch, salt and shortening.  Add flavorings.  Alternately mix the flour mixture and milk.  Fold in egg whites.  Bake 12-15 minutes in 325 degree oven.  They will rise into mounds but will not brown.  When cool, frost with uncooked powdered sugar icing.  Makes 4 dozen.