Almond Cookies

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  3 c
• almond extract
  1 tsp
• baking soda
  1 tsp
• beaten egg
  1 large
• blanched almonds
  1 c
• blender
• bowl
• cookie sheet
• egg
  1 large
• food processor
• granulated sugar
  1 c
• lard
  1.5 c
• salt
  1/2 tsp
• vegetable shortening
  1.5 c
• water
  2 tbsp

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. 2

   In a medium bowl , whisk together all-purpose flour , baking soda , and salt .

   bowl, all-purpose flour: 3 c, baking soda: 1 tsp, salt: 1/2 tsp
3. 3

   Grind blanched almonds in a blender or food processor until they reach a fine powder. Stir this almond powder into the flour mixture.

   blanched almonds: 1/2 c, blender, food processor
4. 4

   In a separate large bowl , cream together granulated sugar , lard (or vegetable shortening ), almond extract , egg , and water until well combined.

   bowl, granulated sugar: 1 c, lard: 1.5 c, vegetable shortening: 1.5 c, almond extract: 1 tsp, egg: 1 large, water: 2 tbsp
5. 5

   Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
6. 6

   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

   cookie sheet
7. 7

   Press one of the remaining blanched almonds into the center of each ball, flattening the cookie slightly with your fingers as you do so.

   blanched almonds: 1/2 c
8. 8

   Lightly brush the top of each cookie with beaten egg .

   beaten egg: 1 large
9. 9

   Bake for ⏱️ 20 minutes , or until the edges are lightly browned.