Russian cookie Almond recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
2/4 almonds, split in half
1/2 cup powdered sugar
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Method:
Sift flour and salt twice. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add flavoring. Gradually stir in flour, mixing well. Chill and roll into balls the size of a walnut. Flatten, and place on a greased baking sheet. Press half an almond on top of each cookie. Bake in a slow oven (300°F.) until browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Yield: about 48 cookies.

Cuisine: Russian
Source: Cooking recipes, Russian cookie
Recipe category: Breads-and-Pastry > Cookies