Tosca Cookies (Cream of Wheat Cookies)

Ingredients

COOKIE DOUGH

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup almonds, ground
• 1/3 cup cream of wheat
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg

GLAZE

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon corn syrup
• 1/3 cup slivered almond

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, almonds, farina and baking powder.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

4. 4

   To make the glaze, combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup in a small bowl and beat until smooth.

5. 5

   Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, just until lightly colored. Brush the cookies with the glaze, sprinkle with the slivered almonds, and bake for 5 minutes longer. Transfer to wire racks to cool.