Almond Cookie

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Serving Size : 1 servings.
Category : Cookies


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 8 ounces can almond paste
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda



Ready, set, cook!



Cream butter, sugar, and almond flavoring until light and fluffy. Add
egg and almond paste and beat thoroughly. Add sifted dry ingredients
and beat until well blended. Chill dough for about 2 hours.Form into
balls, shaping with palms of hands. Use 1 level teaspoon of dough for
1 cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press gently with small
fruit glass which has been dipped in granulated sugar. Bake at 350
until delicately browned. about 12 minutes. NOTE: you can also add 3/4
cup chopped fine almonds to give added flavor.






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