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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Cookies to have anytime . I made them for a Luau. One make ahead dessert. Ingredients:
3 cups flour |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 1/2 cups shortening |
1 egg, beaten |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
72 sliced almonds, or whole |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Sift flour with sugar, soda salt and cinnamon into a large bowl or food processor by pulsing 3-4 times. Mix in shortening and knead thoroughly (8 to 10 minutes by hand 60 second to 1 minute with food processor).
3. Combine egg and almond extract; stir into flour mixture. Mix well.
4. Shape into balls using 1 tablespoon of dough.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheets and make a depression in the top with the thumb. Press a blanched whole or sliced almond into the center of each cookie.
6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
7. Makes six dozen.
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