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    Almond Cookies from China


    Source of Recipe


    Brenda/mama.pajama/EDC

    Recipe Link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=1035.5

    List of Ingredients




    3 cups all purpose flour
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. baking soda
    1-1/2 cups shortening
    1 cup sugar
    1 egg, beaten
    1 tsp. almond extract
    1 cup blanched almonds
    red food coloring (optional)
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 tsp. sugar

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350F.

    Sift together flour, salt and baking soda.

    In a separate bowl, cream together shortening, 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and almond extract. Mix thoroughly. Gradually add flour mixture, blend well. Roll into 1-inch balls.

    Place on a greased cookie sheet. Indent each cookie with a floured finger. Gently press an almond in the indentation. If using the food coloring, put a small dot of red food coloring on or near the almond.
    Combine the 1 beaten egg with 1/4 tsp. sugar, mixing well. Brush cookies with egg wash.

    Bake 20 minutes.

 

 

 

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