Almond Cookies - Kung Hee Fat Choy! - Year of the Rabbit

3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1-1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 t. almond extract
Red food color

Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Combine egg with almond extra; stir into flour mixture, mixing well and kneading gently for 30 seconds. Form into walnut sized balls. Place on ungreasted baking sheets. Dip chocstick into red food color and make a depression into the center of each cookie. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool and store in tightly covered container.

in the UK shortening is available under brand names such as Cookeen, Trex, White Flora, etc.

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[popparoc46]

I missed this one. (I love dim sum) Hmmmm. Interesting with the red dot. They make me think a little of my Princess tarts with the half cherry on the top. I can just smell them all the way from here. - roc

[CookingAndCrafting]

@popparoc46 They do smell so good :)

[1DRock37167]

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@1DRock37167 :))

[thizizliz]

They look delicious and really simple. Thanks Beth. I'll try them.

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@thizizliz super simple. Scott has asked for more haha

[thizizliz]

@CookingAndCrafting I used up all my eggs tonight but will pick up some more tomorrow and try them. Almonds are so good. Thanks!

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@wildheart5 these are delicious!!

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@MouseChirpy I agree... they don't taste very good-very hard and seldom taste like almond

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@Knvtran Thanks!

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@ToriSterling Darn it, my comments are not sticking. This almond cookie was miles better than the one I had from before!

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@Elvis66 thanks, I will go check it out! :)