Chinese Almond Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
blanched almonds

Preparation

Preheat electric oven to 350\u00b0.
Sift flour with sugar, soda and salt into a large bowl.
Mix in shortening; knead thoroughly (8 to 10 minutes).
Combine egg and almond extract; stir into flour mixture.
Mix well.
Shape into balls, using 1 tablespoon of dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets; make a depression in the top with the thumb.
Press a blanched almond in the center.