Soft Almond Cookies

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Course : Cookies
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 24
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup light margarine
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs -- whites
1/2 teaspoon almond food extract
4 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 medium toasted almonds -- cut in half
 

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with oil spray. In bowl, cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites with almond extract, and food coloring; mix well and set aside. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Knead only long enough to blend, but not toughen, to dough. Spoon onto prepared cookie sheet, about 3/4-in. balls. Top with almonds. Bake for 12 minutes.