Ingredients: 3 c flour 1 c sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 c shortening 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp almond extract red food coloring (optional)
Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, soda and salt into a large bowl. Stir in shortening and knead for 8 to 10 min. Combine eggs and almond extract; stir into flour mixture, mix well. Shape into balls using a tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Place onto an ungreased baking sheet and make a depression in the middle of each cookie. If you don't wish to use red dye you may garnish with a piece of blanched almond. Use a chopstick to place a drop of red food coloring in the middle of each cookie Bake for 15 to 18 minutes |