Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Chinese Almond Cookies Ingredients
- 3 cups of sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of shortening
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup of blanched almonds (about 50 almonds)
EGG WASH TOPPING:
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon of water

Chinese Almond Cookies Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fMix together the sifted flour, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl cream the shortening then thoroughly mix in the beaten egg and the almond extract. Roll the cookie dough into one in ch balls and place them on a greased cookie pan. Make an intentation in the center of each ball and place one blanched almond in the indentation on top of each cookie. EGG WASH TOPPING: In a small bowl beat the large egg yolk with the one teaspoon of water. Brush this egg wash on the top of each cookie. BAKING: Bake the cookies