Chinese Almond Cookies


Cookies to have anytime . I made them for a luau. One make ahead dessert.

Steps


Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
Sift flour with sugar , soda salt and cinnamon into a large bowl or food processor by pulsing 3-4 times.
Mix in shortening and knead thoroughly.
Combine egg and almond extract.
Stir into flour mixture.
Mix well.
Shape into balls using 1 tablespoon of dough.
Place on ungreased baking sheets and make a depression in the top with the thumb.
Press a blanched whole or sliced almond into the center of each cookie.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Makes six dozen.

Ingredients


flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, shortening, egg, almond extract, sliced almonds