Chinese Sweet Almond Cookies

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup shortening
•  almonds, cut in half
• 1⁄2 cup coconut
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Cream together; shortening, sugar, egg, water and extract.
2. Add sifted dry ingredients. Add coconut.
3. Knead dough for a few moments. Shape into small balls.
4. Placed on greased cookie sheets. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in flour.
5. Put 1/2 almond on top of each cookie.
6. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.