Nankin’s Almond Cookies
Served at the Nankin Cafe in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- pinch of baking powder
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 24 halved or whole almonds
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together. Work in the shortening. Mix in egg and extract. The dough will be very dry.
- Chill for 1 hour.
- Roll into 1-inch balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Press down a little bit with either a half or whole almond.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
