Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until light. Add egg and almond extract and beat well.
  • 2. Combine flour mixture and add to shortening mixture. Beat just to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. Set 2 inches apart on oil or parchment-lined cookie sheets.
  • 4. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. Brush with egg yolk and bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 5. Let cool on pan before removing

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  • hopscotch 14 years ago
    xanthan or guar gum (just learned that it's a highly effective laxative - okie dokie, jots recipe down (laughs)
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