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Chinese Almond Cookies

Prep:
40 m
Cook:
15 m
Ready in:
55 m
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These Chinese-style cookies are yummy and crunchy!
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INGREDIENTS
Servings: 48
Almond extract 
1 tsp
Almonds 
48
Sifted all-purpose flour 
 2 3/4 cups
White sugar 
1 cup
Baking soda 
1/2 tsp
Salt 
1/2 tsp
Lard 
1 cup
Egg 
1
DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C).
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cut in 1 cup lard. Add egg and 1 tsp almond extract, and mix. 
  3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet (ungreased). Put an almond on top of each ball and press each almond down.
  4. Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden brown (about 15 minutes).
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