Gluten Free Favorite Almond Cookies

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes

Servings: 1

this is a recipe that I got from the Gluten Free Pantry. I have not tried it yet but can't wait...they sound so good

Ingredients:

1 cup (16 tablespoons) butter-flavored vegetable shortening

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp gluten-free almond extract or flavoring

flour mixture

1 cup white rice flour

1/2 cup almond flour or finely ground almonds, lightly toasted

1/2 cup potato starch

1/2 tsp xanthan or guar gum

3/4 tsp gluten-free baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon water

48 whole almonds

Directions:

1. 1. In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until light. Add egg and almond extract and beat well.
2. 2. Combine flour mixture and add to shortening mixture. Beat just to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours.
3. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. Set 2 inches apart on oil or parchment-lined cookie sheets.
4. 4. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. Brush with egg yolk and bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
5. 5. Let cool on pan before removing

By RecipeOfHealth.com