Categories: Christmas Treats
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shortening (Crisco preferred)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites for wash
- 48 toasted almond halves
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease baking sheets (or line with parchment paper).
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Cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Add egg and extract and mix. In a separate bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Blend into shortening mixture.
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Pinch off a walnut-sized bit of dough, roll it into a round and place it on the cookie sheet. Whisk egg whites and brush on cookies. Place an almond half on top of the cookie and press lightly.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Note: Best made when not overly humid and eaten within a couple of days, to assure crispness.
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Makes 4 dozen.