Almond Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3 tbsp. almond extract
• 1/4 cup honey
• corn syrup
• 1 cup blanched almonds

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Grease cookie sheet.
3. Cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg.
4. Blend in flour, baking soda, almond extract and honey until smooth.
5. 3.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
7. Flatten to 1/2-inch thick and place an almond in the center of each.
8. Bake 15-20 mintues, or until lightly browned.

shortening, sugar, egg, flour, baking soda, almond extract, honey, corn syrup, blanched almonds

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/16417 (may not work)