Almond Cookies

Almond Cookies are a cookie exchange favorite at this time of year - and no wonder! Amongst all the glitter of the Holidays, these cookies are simple, easy-to-make and absolutely delicious! Be sure to refrigerate the dough before you bake the cookies - ENJOY!!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup  all-vegetable shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 36  whole almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and almond extract until well blended.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; blend well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly with fingertips. Gently press almond into center of each.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cookies are just done but not brown. Cool on cookie sheet 4 minutes, transfer to cooling rack.