How to make almond cookies

This is a great desert to make for your next back sale or gathering.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon backing soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup blanched unsaulted almonds

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl

2. Cut shortening into dry ingredients with a fork or pastry cutter

3. Add beaten eggs and almond extract. Stir with a spoon until well mixed

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

5. Shape dough into balls the size of a large cherry

6. Put on greased cookie sheet. Press an almond down in the center of each cookie

7. Bake for 25 minutes