Chinese Almond Cookies

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Course : Chinese
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 24
 

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup margarine
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons almond extract
24 whole almonds
 

Preparation:

Cream sugar and margarine. Add baking soda, flour and almond extract. Knead by hand for 2-3 minutes until dough is pliable. Shape into small balls and place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Gently press and almond onto each cookie. Bake at 325F for 35-45 minutes until lightly browned, but still soft. Cookies will firm up as they cool. Makes 24 cookies.