Little Chinese Almond Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Gold Medal Flour

1/2 cup shortening (half butter)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup plus

2 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. almond extract or vanilla

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp. water

1/4 cup blanched almonds

How to make Little Chinese Almond Cakes

Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Place flour in bowl; cut in shortening finely.
Use hands to work in salt, sugar, and flavoring.
Shape into long roll, 1" in diameter; wrap in waxed paper.
Chill about 1 hr.
Heat oven to 400° (mod. hot).
Cut roll into 1/4" slices.
Place 1" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Brush each slice with a mixture of egg yolk and water.
Press 1/2 blanched almond into top of each.
Bake 8 to 10 min., or until light golden brown.

Source:
http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/little-chinese-almond-cakes