Chinese Almond Cookies

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease 2 baking sheets and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat together margarine, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until it resembles crumbs.

3. 3

   Beat in egg and almond extract until a smooth dough is achieved.

4. 4

   Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.

5. 5

   Press your thumb in the middle of each dough ball and place 2-3 slivered almonds in the indentations.

6. 6

   Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water and brush mixture over the top of the unbaked cookies.

7. 7

   Bake cookies for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Let cool on baking racks or flattened paper bags.