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Chewy Almond Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 27
These old-fashioned cookies are often requested by my children and grandchildren.—Betty Speth, Vincennes, Indiana
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Shape into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Unwrap; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with almonds.
3. Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com