Almond Cookies
["3 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. shortening", "1 tsp. almond extract", "1 egg", "1 c. blanched almonds"]
["Sift flour, salt and soda together.", "Cream shortening; add egg and almond extract.", "Gradually add dry ingredients and mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet.", "Press in one almond in center of cookie.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes.", "Makes approximately 50 cookies.", "Note:", "Sesame seed may be used instead of almonds."]
["flour", "soda", "salt", "sugar", "shortening", "almond extract", "egg", "blanched almonds"]