1 c Shortening
1/2 c Sugar
1/4 c Brown sugar
1 Egg
1 ts Almond extract
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1/8 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
Blanched almonds 1 Egg yolk and 2 tbsp. water
Cream shortening and sugars til fluffy. Add egg and extract and beat well. Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder. Roll 1 Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Flatten to 2 inches round and place almond in center. Brush with beaten egg yolk and water mixture. Bake at 350` til lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight container. Lilli Beach —–