Almond cookies

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup shortening

• ¾ cup white sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ½ teaspoons water, warm

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

• ½ teaspoon almond extract

• 2 tablespoons milk

• ¼ cup almonds, ground

Directions

• Using a mixer, cream the shortening and sugar in a large bowl.

• Separate the eggs. Set the egg whites aside in the refrigerator.

• Add the egg yolks, along with the almond extract to the large bowl.

• In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and water to dissolve. Then add the baking soda mixture, along with milk, to the large bowl.

• In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, cream of tartar, and salt together. Then add this mixture to the large bowl.

• Add the almonds and mix well.

• Using the contents of the large bowl, roll the dough into a 2-inch thick log. Wrap the log in wax paper and refrigerate for 4 hours.

• After 4 hours, preheat the oven to 375°F.

• Slice the dough into slices that are 1/8-inch thick.

• Place these pieces on cookie sheets (ungreased).

• Remove the egg whites from the refrigerator. Brush the tops of the cookie dough pieces with egg whites; then sprinkle with sugar.

• Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes or until slightly darker in color.

• Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 74 cal

• Total fat: 4g

• Saturated fat: <1g

• Cholesterol: 12mg

• Sodium: 65mg

• Potassium: 33mg

• Carbohydrate: 9g

• Fiber: <1g

• Protein: 1g