Almond Cookies
We used to go to Chinatown, just to get almond cookies. It was there that I discovered that the best are made with lard. This recipe was given to me by Sarah Loo, and are as authentic as one can get.
1 cup lard
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups almond halves
Preheat oven to 375 F
Cream lard and sugar until light and fluffy;
Add egg and almond extract, mix well.
Whisk or sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
To the creamed mixture, add the dry ingredients, mix well. You may want to use your hands for this.
Shape into 1 inch balls.
Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie pan.
Flatten slightly by pressing center of cookie with thumb.
Press in 1/2 almond in each.
Bake for 10 minutes
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