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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup (at room temperature) |
| eggs: 1 (lightly beaten) |
| vanilla extract: 1/4 tsp |
| almond extract: 1/2 tsp |
| blanched almonds (whole): 1 cup |
Canton Almond Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
48 serving(s)
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- Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.
- Add shortening; cut in until mixture resembles cornmeal.
- Add egg, vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Mix until egg is absorbed and mixture is smooth.
- Shape into 3/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten each cookie with a flour-dipped fork; press an almond into the center.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a pale golden brown. Remove from baking sheet; cool on rack.