Swedish Almond Rusks(Biscuitini - Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sour cream
1 c. finely chopped almonds

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine flour, soda and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat shortening until creamy. Add sugar, about 1/3 at a time, beating well after each addition.
When well blended, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in almond extract.
Mix in dry ingredients, about 1/3 at a time, alternating with sour cream (mixture will be very stiff).
Mix in almonds.