St. Nick Cookies

1 t. baking soda
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. lard
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
4 c. flour
1/4 t. salt
4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cloves
1/4 t. nutmeg
slivered almonds

Place the baking soda in the evaporated milk. Mix all the ingredients together. Shape into logs. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Filling for Filled St. Nick Cookies:
1 c. almond paste
1 large egg
1 c. sugar
grated rind of orange or lemon

Mix all together well. Press half of cookie dough into cookie pan. Spred almond paste mixture over dough and cover with another layer of cookie dough. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned. Cut into squares.