Almond Cookies

Name: Almond Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Quick and easy to make yet quite appealing on the plate, these almond cookies are a great sweet treat for any occasion. Sliced almonds give the tops a pretty "floral" design.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each.
Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 cookies: 100 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. “These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor,” she says.

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