Chinese Harvest Moon Cookies

A variation of Chinese harvest moon cakes, I found this in "China : the culture" book. Very tasty and rich, so be careful! add more vanilla, if you so wish.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup  chopped  whole almond
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. mix well.
2. roll desired sized balls with your palms and press them onto a cookie sheet. they not expand that much, so be specific.
3. bake at 350F for 13 - 15 minutes, depending on your preference.