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Almond Diamonds

Impress your guests with almond diamonds - an elegant take on the eternally yummy almond cookie.

Notes

Variations: Sprinkle lightly with sugar before baking if desired. After cool, apply light glaze and top with sliced almonds.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening (butter flavor)
  • 1 cup sugar (granulated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon canned milk (or less)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
     
  2. In separate bowl combine flour, salt and soda.
     
  3. Cream shortening and sugar, beat in egg and almond extract.
     
  4. Fold in dry ingredients.
     
  5. Add just enough canned milk to make a smooth dough. Chill a while.
     
  6. Working with small portions of dough at a time, roll out to 1/4" thick pieces and cut into diamond shapes.
     
  7. Bake for 5-7 minutes.
     
  8. Transfer to wax paper covered countertop and cool.

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