Chinese Almond Cookies

1. 1

   Cream the lard with sugar until fluffy.

2. 2

   Blend in the almond extract.

3. 3

   Thoroughly mix in the flour, one cup at a time.

4. 4

   The last addition makes the mixture crumbly.

5. 5

   To shape each cookie, measure 1 level teaspoon of dough and press with your hands to form a flat, round cake about 1 3/4-inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Place cookies on greased baking sheet, slightly apart (they do not spread).

7. 7

   Gently press an almond in center of each cookie.

8. 8

   Combine egg yolk with water and brush the mixture over the cookies.

9. 9

   Bake in slow oven at 275u00b0 for 30 minutes, then at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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