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.

Mr Saeed
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These cookies are delicious! I love the almond flavor and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Monta Glass
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


NaviFTW
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. The almond flavor is subtle but it really adds to the overall flavor of the cookie. I will definitely be making these again!


Al Davis
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


Zaid Ahamad
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These cookies are delicious! I love the almond flavor and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Afnan Sajid
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Marcela Torres
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. The almond flavor is subtle but it really adds to the overall flavor of the cookie. I will definitely be making these again!


Lynette Lewis
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


Own Ali
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These cookies are delicious! I love the almond flavor and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


M Mohib
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Juan José De Díos Zapata
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. The almond flavor is subtle but it really adds to the overall flavor of the cookie. I will definitely be making these again!


Mohammas shohidul islam
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


Zeeshan Anwar Khan
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the almond flavor and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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