Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and almond extract until well blended.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; blend well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly with fingertips. Gently press almond into center of each.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until cookies are just done but not brown. Cool on cookie sheet 4 minutes, transfer to cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 5684.8 Kcal (23801 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 4467.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 496.42g | 764% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 46.41mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 274.78mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 5893.63mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbs | 217.53g | 73% | |
| Sugars | 63.1g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 88.27g | 353% | |
| Protein | 187.82g | 376% | |
| Iron | 26.7mg | 149% | |
| Calcium | 2108.9mg | 211% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 582.19 Kcal (2438 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 457.55 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 50.84g | 764% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.75mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 28.14mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 603.57mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbs | 22.28g | 73% | |
| Sugars | 6.46g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.04g | 353% | |
| Protein | 19.23g | 376% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 149% | |
| Calcium | 216mg | 211% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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