Chinese Almond Cookies #2
Serves:
Ingredients:
2
c
Flour
1/2
ts
Baking soda
3/4
ts
Baking powder
1
Egg
1/2
lb
Lard
1/2
c
Brown sugar, packed
1/2
c
Sugar
1/2
ts
Almond extract
Blanched whole almonds
1
Egg yolk (or double amt.)
Method:
Sift flour with soda and baking powder.
Beat egg and lard together.
Add sugars and almond extract.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until well blended.
For each cookie, roll 1 tablespoon dough into ball.
Place on ungreased baking sheets and press 1 almond in middle of each.
Brush with beaten egg yolk and bake at 350F 15 to 20 minutes.