almond cookies with a twist

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Recipe by
Peg Mason
Westminster, CO

My family is a big believer in having dessert after dinner. I was making a Chinese dish one evening and decided to make traditional Almond Cookies. Unfortunately I was out of almond halves but I did have silvered almonds; so I chopped them up and added them to the cookie batter. They were a hit! I've made them several times and each time folks have commented that they like them better than the traditional way!

(1 rating)
method Bake

Ingredients For almond cookies with a twist

  • 3/4 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs, divided
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds, coarsely chopped

How To Make almond cookies with a twist

  • 1
    Combine shortening, sugar, 1 beaten egg, and almond extract. Beat well.
  • 2
    Slowly add baking powder and flour to shortening mixture. Mix well.
  • 3
    Add chopped almonds. Stir until mixed (do not over mix).
  • 4
    Divide dough into 30-32 small balls. Slightly flatten with palm of your hand on parchment or wax paper.
  • 5
    Lightly beat remaining egg. Brush on cookies. Transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden brown.

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