Almond Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg white, slightly beaten
sliced almonds

Preparation

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add eggs and extract, beating well.
Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly.
Brush with egg white.
Place sliced almonds on center of each cookie.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield:
4 dozen.