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Ethnic: French Almond Cookies

Source of Recipe

Gram Ma


List of Ingredients

2 egg whites
½ cup blanched almonds, finely chopped
1/8 tsp. salt
½ cup sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
½ tsp. almond extract
½ cup sifted flour
Almond halves



Recipe

Beat egg whites frothy, add salt and beat stiff. Add sugar and beat until peaks are formed. Add flavoring. Fold in chopped almonds. Add shortening slowly. Fold in flour. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Top with almond halve. Bake at 375° F. for 10 to 12 minutes.

YIELD: 2 dozen cookies