A recipe for Almond Cookies #5. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Almond Cookies #5 shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 c. Shortening1/2 c. Sugar
1/4 c. Brown sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsp. Almond extract
2 1/4 c. All-purpose flour
1/8 Tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Tsp. Baking powder
Blanched almonds
1 Egg yolk and 2 tbsp. water
Directions
Cream shortening and sugars till fluffy. Add egg and extract and beat well. Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder. Roll 1 Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Flatten to 2 inches round and place almond in center. Brush with beaten egg yolk and water mixture. Bake at 350` till lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight container. Lilli Beach,
