Chinese Almond Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. shortening
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract
almonds (1/2 for each cookie)

Preparation

Mix shortening and sugar.
Add egg and rest of ingredients. Make into small balls.
Flatten and place a half almond in center. Bake until lightly browned at 350\u00b0 (approximately 15 minutes, depending upon your oven).