2½ c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1½ c. sugar
1 egg
1 T. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. finely chopped coconut
1/4 c. blanched, halved almonds
Yellow food coloring
Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add sugar to shortening. Beat in egg, water, and almond extract. Add mixed ingredients and coconut to creamed mixture. Shape into balls. Place on cookie sheets and flatten with bottom of a glass to 3/8" thick. Brush tops of cookies with 1 egg yolk and 2 T. water mixed together. Top with almond half. Bake 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
No comments:
Post a Comment