Almond Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 t. almond extract

3 cups flour

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1 egg white

1/2 t. water

In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls. Place 2 in. apart on uncreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Press one slice of almond on each cookie. In small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. Bake at 325 until edges and bottoms are lightly browned (~15 minutes). Cool on wire racks.

Yield: 5 dozen 

From: Diana Johnston

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chinese-almond-cookies/