ALMOND COOKIES

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Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. "These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Bukhyre Molla
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These cookies are so good! I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Zikora Maduka
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I love these cookies! They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Malumburo 1905
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These cookies are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Michael Nolan
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best cookies they had ever had.


Ken Horn
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These cookies are the best! I have made them several times and they always turn out perfect.


MD. Parvej hasan
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Millicent Mmusi
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These cookies are delicious! The almond flavor is perfect.


Rakesh Jayswal
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These cookies are so good! I can't believe how easy they were to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Osama Shuftai
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Phiona Mugide
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love that they are made with almond flour, which makes them a healthier option than traditional cookies. I will definitely be making these again.


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