Chinese Almond Cookies

Chinese Almond Cookies

Ingredients

· 1 cup and 3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened

· 1 cup and 3 tablespoons sugar

· 2 egg· 2-1/2 teaspoons almond extract

· 3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

· 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· 1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons sliced almonds

· 2 egg white

· 1/2 teaspoon water

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

2. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Serving size: 60 cookies