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Chinese Almond Cookies

posted by sparrow on Family Fare


List of Ingredients




1 c. (8 0z.) lard, room temp.
1 egg
3/4 teasp. almond extract
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2-1/4 c. all purpose flour
1-1/4 teasp. baking powder
50-55 whole blanched almonds
1 egg yolk, beaten



Recipe



The recipe says lard makes the difference.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium
bowl beat together the lard, 1 egg, almond
extract, granulated sugar and brown sugar
until creamy.

Add flour and baking powder, beating until
well blended.

Shape dough nto 1-1/4" balls. Place 2"
apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press an
almond in the center of each. Brush cookies
with beaten egg yolk.

Bake 14-15 minutes or until golden. Watch
carefully. Remove cookies and cool on racks.
Makes 50-55 2" cookies.