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Almond Cookies

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

In a small mixing bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown
sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder
and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into

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Almond Cookies cont.

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.

Yield: 3 dozen.