1 C solid Crisco (plain or butter flavored)
1 C sugar
1 egg
1 TSP baking powder
½ TSP baking soda
½ TSP salt
1 TSP almond extract
Almonds (halved or whole)
2¼ C flour
½ C crushed almonds (optional)
Egg-Wash:
1 egg
1 TBS water
Temperature: 350
Cream Crisco and Sugar. Add egg. Mix flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to Crisco/sugar and blend into a creamed mixture. Add almond extract. Fold in crushed almonds. Roll dough into TSP sized balls and place on foil-lined cookie pan. Place a whole almond in the center of the ball and flatten with the palm of the hand. Brush tops with egg-wash. Bake for 12-15 minutes.