Almond Cookies
["2/3 c. shortening", "1 2/3 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. almond extract", "2 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 egg white, slightly beaten", "sliced almonds"]
["Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.", "Add eggs and extract, beating well.", "Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt.", "Stir into creamed mixture.", "Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly.", "Brush with egg white.", "Place sliced almonds on center of each cookie.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.", "Yield:", "4 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "almond extract", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "egg", "almonds"]