Almond Cookies #3 Recipe

Name: Almond Cookies #3
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening; 1 each eggs well beaten; 2 teaspoons water; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3/4 cup almonds blanched, whole; 1 x food coloring red

Servings: persons

4 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
1 each eggs well beaten
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup almonds blanched, whole
1 x food coloring red

1
Sift dry ingredients, cut in shortening as for pie dough.
2
Combine egg, water and extract.
3
Add to dry ingredients.
4
If dough is too crumbly, add a little more water.
5
Divide into small balls.
6
Flatten each ball to 1/4 inch thick.
7
Press whole almond in center of half of the cookies.
8
Dilute 2 drops of red coloring with 2 drops of water.
9
Dip the end of the chopstick into the coloring and press into the center of the other half of the cookies.
10
Bake at 350F (180C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
11
These should be cream colored when done -- not browned.

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Almond Cookies #3 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Cookies #3

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