Almond Cookies III

My Mom got this recipe many years from a Chinese man who lived across the street from us when I was growing up. They are very good cookies and so easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 295 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup whole almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Drop cookies by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a whole almond on top of each cookie.

Step 3

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.