Chinese Almond Cookies

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon almond extract
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup sliced almonds
* 1 egg white
* 1/2 teaspoon water


DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

2. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

For a more almond flavor double the amount of almond!