Chinese Almond Cookies

Name: Chinese Almond Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup white sugar (can add up to 2 more tablespoons, if desired); 1 egg; 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 30 whole, blanched almonds (one for each cookie); 1 egg, lightly beaten

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"Chinese almond cookies are a popular treat at Chinese bakeries...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 cups flour

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1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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1/8 teaspoon salt

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1/2 cup butter

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1/2 cup shortening

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3/4 cup white sugar (can add up to 2 more tablespoons, if desired)

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1 egg

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2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

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30 whole, blanched almonds (one for each cookie)

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1 egg, lightly beaten

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