Almond Cookies
"Almond Cookies are a cookie exchange favorite at this time of year - and no wonder! Amongst all the glitter of the Holidays, these cookies are simple, easy-to-make and absolutely delicious! Be sure to refrigerate the dough before you bake the cookies - ENJOY!!"
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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36 cookies
ingredients
- 1 cup all-vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 36 whole almonds
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and almond extract until well blended.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; blend well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly with fingertips. Gently press almond into center of each.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until cookies are just done but not brown. Cool on cookie sheet 4 minutes, transfer to cooling rack.
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