Canton Almond Cookies Recipe

canton Almond Cookies

3 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Shortening (at Room Temperature)
1 Egg, Lightly Beaten
1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
1 Cup Almonds, Blanched

mix Flour, Sugar, Salt And Baking Soda. Add Shortening; Cut In Until Mixture Resembles Cornmeal. Add Egg, Vanilla Extract And Almond Extract. Mix Until Egg Is Absorbed And Mixture Is Smooth. Shape Into 3/4-inch Balls. Place On Ungreased Baking Sheet. Flatten Each Cookie With A Flour-dipped Fork; Press An Almond Into The Center. Bake At 350 Degrees F For 20 Minutes Or Until A Pale Golden Brown. Remove From Baking Sheet; Cool On Rack.





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