Almond Cookies

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Adapted from youtube.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 ungreased baking sheets. Dip chopstick 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.