Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

By sandiB2010

"It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results." — Rosina

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup lard
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 48 almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly

Bake in a pre-heated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack.