Canton Almond Cookies Recipe | Asian Recipes
How to prepare "canton almond cookies"
canton almond cookies
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening (at room temperature)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup almonds, blanched
mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. add shortening; cut in until mixture resembles cornmeal. add egg, vanilla extract and almond extract. mix until egg is absorbed and mixture is smooth. shape into 3/4-inch balls. place on ungreased baking sheet. flatten each cookie with a flour-dipped fork; press an almond into the center. bake at 350 degrees f for 20 minutes or until a pale golden brown. remove from baking sheet; cool on rack.
