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Chinese Almond Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com