Taste of Home
Almond Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: 3 dozen.
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.
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons sliced almonds
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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