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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. âThese crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor,â she says. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each.
3. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.
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