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Almond Cookies are my family's favorite cookie. This recipe comes from my mom. It is easy to make and is a delicious and light cookie.
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Amy's Almond Cookie Recipe

Almond Cookies are my family's favorite cookie. This recipe comes from my mom. It is easy to make and is a delicious and light cookie.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Almond Cookie, Apple Dessert, Apple Recipe, Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 149kcal
Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 2 cups Flour
  • Pinch of Salt
  • ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda

Instructions

  • Cream Crisco and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg and extract, and beat well.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add to the cream mixture.
  • Shape into ½ inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375° oven for 12-15 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and place warm cookies on cookie rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg